He flatly refused. "No," he said, laughing, "if I were to attempt it I should be old Regy again in a minute."
She sat down at his desk and wrote,—
Dear Friend,—
We have tried in vain to think of a gift for your
approaching marriage which will in any measure suitably express
to you our appreciation of your invaluable friendship.
Your remark just now in regard to a library and reading-room
has suggested the idea of giving to you funds sufficient for that