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"I marvel at you more and more. Is it generous, then, to kiss a girl
without so much as by your leave? If he had been sorry, if he had
apologized, I might overlook the deed. But he kissed me and walked away.
Do you realize what such an action means to any young woman with pride?
Very well, if he apologizes he may stay; but no longer on the basis of
friendship. It must be purely business. When my guests arrive I shall
not consider it necessary to ask him to join any of our amusements."
"Poor devil! He'll have to pay for that kiss."
"Next, I suppose you'll be wanting me to marry him!" Kitty volleyed. But
she wasn't half so angry as she pretended.
"What? Thomas?"
"Ah, that's different, isn't it? There, there; I've promised to overlook
the offense on condition that he apologize and keep his place. I have
always said that you'd rather have a man about than me."
"Well, perhaps I could understand a man better."
"Go down to breakfast. I hear mother moving about. I'll ring for what I
need. I must bathe and dress. Some of the people will motor in for
lunch.
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