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The Paying Guest

CHAPTER IV
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But I think you are very unkind, Mrs.Mumford.' 'Miss Derrick, I really can't do anything but leave you alone when you are in such an unpleasant hum our.' 'But that's just what you _oughtn't_ to do.

When I'm left alone I sulk, and that's bad for all of us.

If you would just get angry and give me what I deserve, it would be all over very soon.' 'You are always talking about "nice" people.

Nice people don't have scenes of that kind.' 'No, I suppose not.

And I'm very sorry, and if you'll let me beg your pardon--.


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