DEAR MINNIE,—If you are willing to forget the past and make up, I am,
too. I was surprised to see you the other day, prettier than ever—and
much more of a woman. Let me know your mind at an early date.
Your affectionate husband,
JAMES
I ignored this letter, but a heavy fear oppressed me. Liu Kanghi, who
called the evening of the day I received it, remarked as he arose to
greet me that I was looking troubled, and hoped that it was not the
embroidery flowers.
“It is the shadow from my big hat,” I answered lightly. I was dressed
for going down town with Mrs. Liu who was preparing her eldest
daughter’s trousseau.
“Some day,” said Liu Kanghi earnestly, “I hope that you will tell to me
all that is in your heart and mind.”