Starr is still laboring under the effects of the worst case of influenza she has had in twenty years. She is sorry about Tincher 's story for she did not think Hudson would be afraid because of some one's remarks. Starr has heard much about the affair and has more confidence in her than in what people say. The Roman ladies are down on her, but if she was crazy, she is to be pitied not blamed. They have no business shutting her up in an insane asylum. There is no use contradicting them, not even Ella Edes ; she is one of the honest ones and feels injured. What Starr has said is for Hudson only. The Roman ladies suspect Starr does not approve of their course with Tincher. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.