Letter from Roman Dryden
c/o Mr. Dwight, Fenchurch Street, London
To Miss Lesley Lydia Barrow, Claverton House, Grosvenor Square, London
My dear Miss Barrow,
Please do not apologize. I understand that you may have had a change of heart—or perhaps you were never as decided on the matter as I was, for which I do not blame you.
I am, however, surprised that you are in London. I am caught between joy and disappointment, not knowing in which direction my heart should settle, as I would have been so very happy to see you. Alas, I suppose that is not to be? Or would you find it agreeable to meet with me?
I promise I will not say anything to make you uncomfortable or press my suit. The truth is that I wish to make a clean breast of some matters I fear you may have misunderstood. It is selfis
