you have taken to make me something better than

the stupid little girl I was when you found me—but

a great deal more than that—the consideration

you have had for me and for what I hold best in the

world. I had never met a gentleman before—and

now the first one I meet—he is my friend. That is

a great deal.

Only think of it! You have been following me

around now for three months, and I have been

weak enough to allow it. I am going to do the