This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book without typos from the publisher Not indexed Not illustrated Excerpt separate apartments but it would not do The truth is Arthur I said at last you are weary of my company and determined not to have me with you You might as well have said so at once He denied it but I immediately left the room and flew to the nursery to hide my feelings if I could not soothe them there I was too much hurt to express any further dissatisfaction with his plans or at all to refer to the subject again except for the necessary arrangements concerning his departure and the conduct of affairs during his absence till the day before he went when I earnestly exhorted him to take care of himself and keep out of the way of temptation He laughed at my anxiety but assured me there was no cause for it and promised to attend to my advice I suppose it is no use asking you to fix a day for your return said I Why no I hardly can under the circumstances but be assured love I shall not be long away I dont wish to keep you a prisoner at home I replied I should not grumble at your staying whole months away--if you can be happy so long without me--provided I knew you were safe but I dont like the idea of your being there among your friends as you call them Pooh pooh you silly girl I Do you think I cant take care of myself You didnt last time But This time Arthur I added earnestly show me that you can and teach me that I need not fear to trust you He promised fair but in such a manner as we seek to soothe a child And did he keep his promise No and henceforth I can never trust his word Bitter bitter confession Tears blind me while I write It was early in March that he went and he did not return till July This time he did not trouble himself to make excuses as before and his letters were l.
