“ I feel an almost overwhelming interest in the methods of daylight abduction employed by the modern youth. ”
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“ My house seems remarkably full of people," he observed. "Is it possible we were expected. ”
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“ I comfort myself with the reflection that your wife will possibly be able to curb your desireI admit, a natural one for the most partto exterminate your fellows. ”
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“ If it comes to that," retorted Frederica, with spirit, " I am continually shocked by the things you don't scruple to say to me,cousin! You are quite abominable!" He sighed. "Alas, I know it! The reflection gives me sleepless nights. ”
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“ Those fine eyes of hers had a disconcertingly direct gaze, and very often twinkled in a manner disturbing to male egotism. She had commonsense too, and what man wanted the plainly matteroffact, when he could enjoy instead Sophia's delicious folly? ”
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“ Queer creatures, females," mused Mr. Standen, shaking his head. "Fellow's only got to be a rake to have 'em all dangling after him. Silly, really, because it stands to reason Well never mind that! ”
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“ It is possible,” said Miss Marling stiffly, “that Frederick and not Mary will have the ordering of the journey.” Vidal chuckled. “Not if I know my Mary,” he replied ”
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