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The Danger Mark

CHAPTER VII
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I'm taking chances.

Some people take their chances in one way--like you and Rosalie; some take them in another--as I do....

Once I was afraid to take any; now I'm not.

Who was it said that self-control is only immorality afraid ?" "Will you tell me what is worrying you ?" he persisted.
"No, but I'll tell you what annoys me if you like." "What ?" "Fear of notoriety." "Notoriety ?" "Certainly--not for myself--for my house." "Is anybody likely to make it notorious ?" he demanded, colouring up.
"Ask yourself....

I haven't the slightest interest in your personal conduct"-- there was a catch in her voice--"except when it threatens to besmirch my own home." The painful colour gathered and settled under his cheek-bones.
"Do you wish me to leave ?" "Yes, I do.


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