[The Hosts of the Air by Joseph A. Altsheler]@TWC D-Link bookThe Hosts of the Air CHAPTER XII 53/54
There, our fire is blazing beautifully, and we don't have to nurse it any longer.
You sit here in this chair, and I'll sit there in that chair at a respectful distance. Now you realize that we are going to be here a long time, don't you Julie ?" "Miss Julie or Mademoiselle Julie would be better and perhaps Mademoiselle Lannes would be most fitting." "No, I've said Julie several times and as it always gives me a pleasant thrill I'm sure it's best.
I intend to use it continually hereafter, except when Suzanne is present." "You're taking a high stand, Mr.John." "John is best also." "Well, then--John!" "I'm taking it for your good and my pleasure." "I wonder if Suzanne is ready with the breakfast!" "You needn't go to see.
You know it's not, and you know, too, that Suzanne will call us when it is ready.
A wonderfully capable woman, that Suzanne.
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