23/32 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. |