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A Bicycle of Cathay

CHAPTER XIV
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I expect you would make her rich." "Miss Edith Larramie," said I, "you are a heartless deceiver! It makes my blood run cold to hear you speak in that way." "Never mind that," she said, "but tell me, didn't you think it would be just lovely to live with her in that delightful little inn ?" I could not help smiling at her earnestness, but I answered that I did think so.
She nodded her head reflectively.

"Yes," she said, "I was right.

I think you ought to admit that I am a good judge of human nature--at least, in some people and under certain circumstances." "You are," said I."I admit that.

Now answer me a question.

What do you think of it ?" "I don't like it," she said.


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