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But one season is enough to waste. Don't you think so?"
"Quite enough," he assured her.
"--And--why should I ever marry?" she demanded, lifting her clear, sweet
eyes to his.
"Why indeed?" he repeated with conviction. "I can see no reason."
"I am glad you understand me," she said. "I am not a marrying woman."
"Not at all," he assured her.
"No, I am not; and Nina--the darling--doesn't understand. Why, what do
you suppose!--but _would_ it be a breach of confidence to anybody if I
told you?"
"I doubt it," he said; "what is it you have to tell me?"
"Only--it's very, very silly--only several men--and one nice enough to
know better--Sudbury Gray--"
"Asked you to marry them?" he finished, nodding his head at the cat.
"Yes," she admitted, frankly astonished; "but how did you know?"
"Inferred it. Go on."
"There is nothing more," she said, without embarrassment. "I told Nina
each time; but she confused me by asking for details; and the details
were too foolish and too annoying to repeat.


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