There was once a successful Beguiler
Which turned a sad dame to a smiler.
You are at liberty to quote these lines in all your advertisements,—I am, yours sincerely,
Constant Reader
CXXIII
Verena Raby to Richard Haven
Dear Richard,—I am rather upset by a piece of news this morning. Dr. Ferguson came in to say that he is going away next week for a month’s holiday, and I can quite believe that he needs one, for I alone must have been a great source of anxiety to him—but it was rather a shock. He went on to say that he has found a very good locum; but none the less I am terrified. I can’t bear the thought of a stranger.
Forgive this peevishness, but I am so tired of being helpless.—Yours,
V.