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"I wish to God I had" The sudden words frightened her She showed

her displeasure in half turning away, then she resolutely faced hi to quarrel with you even if you make fun of me----"

"Fun of you?"

"Even if you put an unfair sense on what I say"

"I meant what I said in every sense, either to take the pain or--the

other I couldn't make fun of you Do you never make fun of me, Miss

Brock?"

"No, Mr Glover, I do not If you would be sensible we should do very

well You have been so kind, and we are to leave the ood friends"

"Will you tell ed?"

"I don't think you should ask, Mr Glover But I aed--unless that in a sense I am," she added, doubtfully

"What sense, please?"

"That I have given no answer Are you still co of the cold,