But first of all I must assure you that I shall keep your secret for ever if you wish, or until such time as it pleases you to release me from secrecy.
“Oh! isn’t he nice?” gurgled Doris, while all the others clasped their hands in delight.
Far from wishing to burn your letter, as you suggest, I shall keep it as one of my treasures.
Chorus of “Oh’s!” again.
I have not long returned from the Continent——
The letter dropped from Mollie’s hand at this, but she picked it up hastily.
“Where’s the Continent?” asked Doris, eagerly.
“Oh, any old place!” said Eileen. “Go on, Mollie.”
and as soon as I overlook matters in connection with my firm, I shall be ready to pay a visit to “Gillong”——
The letter fell again while they all gazed at each other.