December 13 + 

In the Park it was very dark and she said⁠— + 

“If I lose you I shan’t be able to find my way home.” + 

“Oh! I’ll look after you,” I said. + 

Both being of the same mind at the same time we sat down on a seat together when a fortunate thing happened. It began to rain. So I offered her part of my overcoat. She nestled in under my arm and I kissed her out of hand. Voilà! A very pretty little girl, ’pon my word. + 