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I do wish you knew him well." "I mean to," he said.

"I must look him up at his rooms or his club or--perhaps--at Neergard & Co." "_Will_ you do this ?" she asked, so earnestly that he glanced up surprised.
"Yes," he said; and after a moment: "I'll do it to-day, I think; this afternoon." "Have you time?
You mustn't let me--" "Time ?" he repeated; "I have nothing else, except a watch to help me get rid of it." "I'm afraid I help you get rid of it, too.

I heard Nina warning the children to let you alone occasionally--and I suppose she meant that for me, too.

But I only take your mornings, don't I?
Nina is unreasonable; I never bother you in the afternoons or evenings; do you know I have not dined at home for nearly a month--except when we've asked people ?" "Are you having a good time ?" he asked condescendingly, but without intention.
"Heavenly.