"I feel like a heroine, my darling, and walk about Dawlish with my head well up.  I am also quite extravagant, and am wearing that dress which I described to you as being turned for the fifth time.  It is reckless of me, but I cannot help it.  For what do you think, dear?--Sir John has sent me a check for my expenses.  He says that he could not possibly ask me to be present if I were put to any expense in the matter, and he has absolutely sent me twenty pounds; so I shall be able to buy a suitable costume to be present in when I see my darling crowned with glory.