I.
Most of us see some romances in life. In my capacity as Chief
Manager of a Life Assurance Office, I think I have within the last thirty
years seen more romances than the generality of men, however
unpromising the opportunity may, at first sight, seem.
As I have retired, and live at my ease, I possess the means that I used
to want, of considering what I have seen, at leisure. My experiences
have a more remarkable aspect, so reviewed, than they had when they
were in progress. I have come home from the Play now, and can recall
the scenes of the Drama upon which the curtain has fallen, free from the
glare, bewilderment, and bustle of the Theatre.
Let me recall one of these Romances of the real world.