Supposing thatSondra at some time, in some way, should find out
concerningRoberta?
Oh, Clyde, she said at last, I hardly know how to tell
you.
Then therewas a cure, and it would work, of course. Here goes then, called
Stuart, turning the car toward theFinchley home.
His mind was troubled with
hard, abrasive thoughts as towhat the druggist might think, look or say.
So
much so that he exclaimed:Yes, but how do you know that there is anything
wrong?
I never go anywhere or see you anyplace but what I think of you all the
time afterward.
She could not permit any thoughts in regard to his recent
orpresent attitude to delay her.
Its two wholedays, and its never been that way
before. Please come as soon after work aspossible, or meet me anywhere. Also
that he was more generous and considerate than under thecircumstances she
feared he would be.
Supposing thatSondra at some time, in some way, should find
out concerningRoberta?
His mind was troubled with hard, abrasive thoughts as
towhat the druggist might think, look or say.
Its very late, was all she said,
and smiled tenderly. Only to think of being married to such a girl, when
allsuch as this would become an everyday state. Youve made me justcrazy about
you, so much so that I can hardly sleep for thinkingabout you. Nevertheless,
because he hadcome to mean so much to her, she was by no means inclined to
turnback. I didnt mean that I wasespecially interested in her.
Its very late,
was all she said, and smiled tenderly. If he would only not be soindifferent to
her!
Its two wholedays, and its never been that way before. And its so hard for
me to keep up my end and against allof them, too, and with all they have. Then
swinging herself up beside him, she said: Now,isnt this chummy? And hecontinued
in this same casual and remote attitude toward her? And youve got such lovely
hair and eyes, and such apretty little figure. At such times he had a soft
andmelting voice.
What a lotof things you have here to cook with, havent you?
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