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The Odd Women

CHAPTER VI
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She has brains, and doesn't belong to the vulgar.

It seems to me that you are moved by illogical impulses--and certainly anything but kind ones.' Rhoda only grew more stubborn.
'You say she yielded to a grievous temptation.

What temptation?
Will it bear putting into words ?' 'Oh yes, I think it will,' answered Miss Barfoot, with her gentlest smile.

'She fell in love with the man.
'Fell in love!' Concentration of scorn was in this echo.

'Oh, for what isn't that phrase responsible!' 'Rhoda, let me ask you a question on which I have never ventured.


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