"Oh, you see I am already beginning a selfish family claim on you.

I foresee that you'll be very busy with us all persistently tugging at your coat-sleeves; and what with being civil to me and a martyr to Drina, you'll have very little time to yourself.

And--I hope you'll like my brother Gerald when you meet him.

Now I _must_ go." Then, rising and partly turning to collect her furs: "It's quite exciting to have you here.

We will be good friends, won't we?
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