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"Did he dare to talk suchlad, for your sake, that he is co to his senses"

"I thank you for your help," she said, stiffly

"Of course it's none of my business I'm sorry he told o away Then she staht to be muzzled!"

She realized that he nation, for he said:

"I'm ashamed because I meddled in your affairs But froht to help others who are in the

same trouble"

"But my father has mistakenthe queer look he gave her "I--I a to his senses and will allowman," she

stammered "And now I think I irl you love, some day Would you like to have me talk to you

about her--how dear and pretty I think she is?"

"No, it hurts! But I do want you to know, Miss Can-dage, that I' I love her for herself--just herself--nothing

man you would choose is worthy of you I told

your father--"

"No matter That hurts, too! We both understand We'll leave it

there!"