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The Yellow Crayon

CHAPTER XVII
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I have had as many admirers--as many lovers, I suppose, as most women.

But I can truthfully say that during the last three years no thought of one of them has crossed my mind." Lady Carey laughed scornfully.
"Upon my word," she said.

"If the Prince had not a temper, and if they were not playing for such ruinous points, I would entertain them all with these delightful confidences.

By the bye, the Prince himself was once one of those who fell before your chariot wheels, was he not?
Look at him now--sideways.

What does he remind you of ?" Lucille raised her eyes.
"A fat angel," she answered, "or something equally distasteful.


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