[The Obstacle Race by Ethel M. Dell]@TWC D-Link bookThe Obstacle Race CHAPTER VII 8/41
I am quite at liberty.
Come and sit down!" She led the way to a bench under the apple-trees, and the squire tramped after her with jingling spurs. "I'm afraid you'll think me very unconventional," he said, speaking with a sort of arrogant humility as she stopped. "I like unconventional people best," said Juliet. He dropped down on the seat.
"Oh, do you? Then I needn't apologize any further.
You've been here about a week, haven't you ?" "Yes," said Juliet. His look dwelt upon the simple linen dress she wore.
"You came from London ?" "Yes," she said again. He began to frown and to pull restlessly at the lash of his riding-whip. "Do you think me impertinent for asking you questions ?" he said. "Not so far," said Juliet. He uttered a brief laugh.
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