He felt it would be necessary to throw more fervour into the proceedings.

The sudden outburst which followed actually amused Stephen, even in her state of fear: 'Oh, Stephen, don't you know that I love you! You are so beautiful! I love you! I love you! Won't you be my wife ?' This was getting too much to close quarters.

Stephen said in a calm, business-like way: 'My dear Leonard, one thing at a time! I came out here, you know, to speak of your debts; and until that is done, I really won't go into any other matter.

Of course if you'd rather not.

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