TILLY SNOWDEN.
POLLY BOLES TO BEN DOOLITTLE
June 23rd.
DEAR BEN:
I am worried.
I begin to feel doubtful as to what course I should pursue with Dr. Claude Mullen. Of late he has been coming too often. He has been writing to me too often. He appears to be losing control of himself. Things cannot go on as they are and they must not get worse. What I could not foresee is his determination to hold me responsible for his being in love with me! He insists that I encouraged him and am now unfair—me unfair! Of course I have never encouraged his visits; out of simple goodness of heart I have tolerated them. Now the reward of my kindness is that he holds me responsible and guilty. He is trying, in other words, to take advantage of my sympathy for him. I do feel sorry for him!
I have not been cruel enough to dismiss him. His last letter is enclosed: it will give you some idea——!
Can you advise me what to do? I have always relied upon your judgment in everything.
Faithfully yours,
POLLY.