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A Romance of the Republic

CHAPTER XVII
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The glowing cheek and the dimpling smile were a new revelation to Mr.Green; for he had never interested her sufficiently to call out the vivacity which rendered her so charming.
Mrs.Delano noticed his glance of admiration, and the thought occurred, as it had often done before, what an embarrassing dilemma she would be in, if he should propose marriage to her _protegee_.
"I called this morning," said he, "and found you had gone to Albano.

I was tempted to follow, but thought it likely I should miss you.

It is a charming drive." "Everything is charming here, I think," rejoined Flora.
"Ah, it is the first time you have seen Rome," said he.

"I envy you the freshness of your sensations.

This is the third time I have been here, and of course it palls a little upon me." "Why don't you go to some new place then ?" inquired Flora.
"Where _is_ there any new place ?" responded he languidly.


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