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Robert took Nancy Ellen home, and then drove to Bates Corners with

Kate

"In a few days now I hope we can see each other oftener," he said,

on the way "I got a car yesterday, and it doesn't seeent person can learn to drive in a short

time I like it so much, and I knew I'd have such constant use

for it that -- now this is a secret -- I ordered another for Nancy

Ellen, so she can drive about town, and run out here as she

chooses Will she be pleased?"

"She'll be overjoyed! That was dear of you, Robert Only one

thing in world would please her more," said Kate

"What's that?" asked Robert

Kate looked him in the eye, and s in it!"

"Except TALK, that worries and humiliates Nancy Ellen," said Kate

"Kate," he said suddenly, "if you were in ot a phone call, or a note fro one of those terrible headaches, I should say:

'I'm dreadfully sorry, Mrs Southey, but a breath of talk that

ht be unpleasant for you, and for my wife, has come to my ear,

so I know you'll think it wiser to call Dr Mills, who can serve

you better than I In a great rush this afternoon Good-bye!'

THAT is what I should do, Robert, and I should do it quickly, and