April 1st.
Breaking my engagement for reasons you can no doubt surmise.
[PART IV]
THE PRINCE IN PURSUIT
A. D. TO POLLY
Rome,
April 1st.
On entering my room I saw a cable lying on my desk and eagerly sprang forward, tore it open, only to stagger back and sink into a chair, for it said, “Breaking my engagement for reasons you can no doubt surmise.” Your name was signed.