Chapter 16 No.16

On the morning of the first day of June Neville came into his studio and found there a letter from Valerie:

"DEAREST: I am not keeping my word to you; I am asking you for more time; and I know you will grant it.

"José Querida's death has had a curious effect on me. I was inclined to care very sincerely for him; I comprehended him better than

            
            

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