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227 And he offered me his arm. I started right in with the only thing I could think of on the spur of the moment - my being so late, and how often when you thought you were early you were terribly late & just the reverse. Oh how attractive he was & he did'nt seem to mind my foolish remarks. We talked almost all through dinner. It was terrible I know, but oh my, I so seldom have the chance, forgive me. We got on well. Oh yes. He seemed interested, even [[end page]] [[start page]] 228 more I thought sometimes, but his manners are so good. I found out a good deal about his tastes etc & he has the most splendid character you can possibly imagine. Honorable, true, [[high?]], frank, open, lovable character - and a thousand other things. Mama suggested herself asking him for dinner & the Opera to-morrow night!!!!!! I have never been so happy