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"If youHe's not in

love with irls

He likes to be with

else Anyhow, after this disgrace--"

"There is no disgrace, child"

"He'll think h, K"

"You say he likes to be with you What about you?"

Sidney had been sitting in a low chair by the fire She rose with a sudden

passionate movement In the infor-gown and slippers; and now she stood before hiown across her breast

"I worship hi, I want

to get down and let him walk on s for the elevator When I see hi-room, cool and calm while every one else is flustered and

excited, he--he looks like a god"

Then, half ashaazing at the small coal fire It was as well for K that she did not see

his face For that one lanced around the shabby little roo bed, the