This will have to be quick, as
he's waiting for me. We've arranged to go to the museum together
at 3 o'clock. When I
initially arrived at Virginia's house, I was lost as
I barely knew the people there. There was
no-one to speak to. Virginia just welcomed me
with a smile and then turned her back
on me. I'd borrowed a sheepskin coat from Miss
Thomson and I felt ridiculous. Then I noticed
him. He was standing out of the way of the others
as well. I asked him if he was
part of Virginia's family. He was a bit older than most
of the people at the party. He smiled and said
that he already knew who I was, as he was one
of my secret readers. I went bright red. I
could have died. I almost lied and said
that I didn't know what he was talking about. He said
that he was a lost traveller who'd stumbled upon my site like an oasis,
a source of fresh water. "In fact, would
you like a drink", he asked. As if by magic,
he gave me a glass of champagne, which I downed in one
go, given that I was feeling a bit flustered. Afterwards, I felt
light-headed. I was drunk on his words. We
spoke. He was incredibly cultured! Later that evening when I wanted
to go home, I couldn't find Miss
Thomson's bike anywhere. He told me that a lot of
bikes are stolen in Oxford.
He walked me home. I
asked him not to read the site anymore. He promised, provided that I'd tell
him everything. I promised. What an exchange!
There we go. I'd best be
off.
I'll tell you the rest tomorrow.
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