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The Common Law

CHAPTER XVII
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You forget that this is a brand-new girl you're supping with ...

And, for reasons of her own--perhaps as an example to you--there is never again to be anything like that--not even a cigarette." "Nonsense--" "Oh, it's on account of my voice, not my morals, goose! I have rather a nice voice you know, and, if we can afford it, it would be a jolly good idea to have it cultivated ...Isn't this melon divine! What fun, Louis!...

I believe you _are_ a little happier.

That crease between your eyes has quite disappeared--There! Don't dare let it come back! It has no business there I tell you.

I _know_ it hasn't--and you must trust my word.


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