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 share of health, sufficient means, and a not unamiable disposition. I don’t know how we happened to enter upon this discussion, which, in view of my opinions, is certainly somewhat purposeless; but, since you have raised the question, Miss Berrith, I am bound to say that I see no reason why I should not make a very tolerable kind of husband.”

Miss Berrith coolly looked me over, as I was speaking, with the most exasperating little smile, and then slowly shook her head.

“There are insuperable objections,” said she.

“What, for example?” 1 demanded.

“We won’t discuss them,” replied Miss Berrith easily. “As you say, this line of conversation is somewhat purposeless.”

I have already explained that the object of these notes is, for my future reference, to summarize the details of my conduct as fully and fairly as in me lies, and therefore I shall make no effort at this point to gloss over the