Letters from a Friend in Paris - letters 16

Her absence is felt.We had a rather silent dinner, the absence of dear Louisa weighing upon us, and we missed the liveliness and wit for which she was distinguished. After coffee we sat down to a quiet game of whist, previous to which Fred had seized the opportunity of our going together to the terrace to tell me that his father had whispered to Sophie that he should sleep with her that night, as Mamma wished to give up the whole night to her page. Papa had also desired Sophie to request Fred to join them.This, of course, at once excited a desire on my part to join dear Mamma. So during... https://telegra.ph/Letters-from-a-Friend-in-Paris---letters-16-09-11