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 on the day that of my own free will  I entered it. On the desk in my boudoir he said I would find a telegram already written and addressed. It consists of a single word, "Come." Twenty-eight hours after I send that telegram he will knock on my door So far that is all that's happened Tactful of him, wasn't it?

—Very.

—That was ten days ago.

—Yes?

—[More and more nervously.] I haven't sent the telegram yet. [There is a pause.]

—[More and more calmly.] I can imagine how eagerly he must be awaiting it.

—He said he would wait fourteen days. I have four days left

—From what you ordered here, I observe

—[Sharply.] I haven't sent the telegram yet. [A pause.]

—One needs time for everything.

—I have four days left. [Nervously.] And as the last day draws nearer I have been wondering because you have always been so good to me  what you would think about it.

—I should consider it very clever of you.

—Are you advising me to do it?

—I am reconciling myself to the idea.