[1894.] ... And I don't know what to read, for I really can't read the Antiquary again, having just finished; and I knew a very good story, but I can't tell it to you. I can only tell it to an old man who has seen much of life and was well braced up for all that might happen; for believe me there is no hope of man and woman ever beginning to understand one another till the day comes when there may be a community of stories between them - then all problems would be solved and we should see clearly. So will you begin? ...