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running now, + he is slightly demonstrative; we are engaged to dance a German together next winter at Nice. Mr Burroughs, I see about twice a day, I know him so very well now, but I have to be so very careful, for he would be serious, if I allowed him, + That I don't wish him to be. Last night we went over to hear Strauss; he played inside the Kur saal, + the large hall was so full that we could not get inside. So we went into another room + while Sister + H.H. remained on the sofa, Mr Kane + Mr Burroughs escorted me about; one on each side like a body guard. We watched the "Rouge et noir" + then the roulette, + finally we managed to squeeze into the concert room + hear + see Strauss, who acted like a monkey. And then those two youths sat on the same stool, while they talked to me, + they nearly fell off, though they tried their best to keep on, + altogether we had great fun + it was very absurd. This afternoon Piquee called, but I would not see him. Thursday, July 27th Last night Mr Burroughs sent up his card, + I never dreaming that he was going away sent word I could not see him. This morning he sent up another card saying he was going right off + hoped he might say good bye. I have had Mr Kane the last few days, + have hardly seen Mr Burroughs, as it was too provoking. he came in looking as handsome as possible, in the loveliest little brown jacked; he at first looked very "chipper" + evidently had determined not to look the least bit blue; but his cheerfulness did not last very long; poor fellow, I am sure I am not conceited in thinking he really likes me very much, but he said I always snubbed him once an hour, + indeed I did say very sharp things; but the trouble has been that Sister dislikes him, + we have never even invited him once to dinner in all the time I have known him. He knew of course + always has know from he beginning that I cared no more for him than for Mr