[The Harvester by Gene Stratton Porter]@TWC D-Link book
The Harvester

CHAPTER XVIII
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He wore a white silk shirt, with a rolling collar and tie, white trousers, belt, hose, and shoes, and his hands were manicured with care.
"Have I made a mess of it, or do I appear anything like other men ?" he asked, eagerly.
The Girl lifted her eyes to Doctor Harmon and smiled.
"Do you observe anything messy ?" she inquired.
"You needn't fish for compliments quite so obviously," he answered.
"I'll pay them without being asked.

I do not.

He is quite correct, and infinitely better looking than the average.

Distinguished is a proper word for the gentleman in my opinion.

But why, in Heaven's name, have we never had the pleasure of seeing you thus before ?" "Look here, Doc," said the Harvester, "do you mean that you enjoy looking at me merely because I am dressed this way ?" "I do indeed," said the doctor.


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