Englishwoman's Love Letters - Page 8/59

You will notice that in this small narrative Peterkins gets three names:

it is a fashion that runs through the household, beginning with the

Mother-Aunt, who on some days speaks of Nan-nan as "the old lady," and

sometimes as "that girl," all according to the two tempers she has about

Nan-nan's privileged position in regard to me.

You were only here yesterday, and already I want you again so much, so

much!

Your never satisfied but always loving.