To put her project into execution, she wrote this note:
“DEAR MR. CUTHCOTT:
“You were so kind as to tell me you wouldn't mind if I bothered you about things. I've got a very bothery thing to know what to do about, and I would be so glad of your advice. It so happens that I can't ask my father and mother. I hope you won't think me very horrible, wasting your time. And please say no, if you'd rather.
“Yours sincerely,
“NEDDA FREELAND.”
The answer came:
“DEAR MISS FREELAND:
“Delighted. But if very bothery, better save time and ink, and have a snack of lunch with me to-morrow at the Elgin restaurant, close to the British Museum. Quiet and respectable. No flowers by request. One o'clock.
“Very truly yours,
“GILES CUTHCOTT.”