The Ring And The Garter

The Ring and the GarterOn a Day when the Weather was Fine, I rented a gondola and escorted the charming Mademoiselle C. to a certain private garden.The caretaker knew me well. For a few coins, he would unlock the gate and leave the garden in my charge for an entire day, to use as I wished. It was a convenience for which I had often been grateful in the past.Once alone with the girl, my problems began. For she was so young and so innocent that bold methods would only frighten her. As an example o...