You must be interested in things--the town in general--music--books--people in a general way.
"'Here's the kind of a girl who will grow,' she must say, 'and who is worth my taking up!' But will she! Now here's that panic again! And can't you see, you little goose, this is just what may spoil everything?
If you're scared, you'll lose! You've got to keep cool every minute she's here! Who is this Sally anyhow?
What has she done that you won't do when you're as old as she is?
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Yes, but don't you strike that note! No woman likes to be reminded that she is ten years older than any other woman on earth.

She'll put me down as a cute young thing who has a dangerous way with men.