Charles went towards the table, but he had no lady-like powers of filling four sheets with nothing, and the letter was soon sealed. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

Charles went towards the table, but he had no lady-like powers of filling four sheets with nothing, and the letter was soon sealed.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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