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Jerry Junior

CHAPTER XIII
7/11

"Do you remember the young man I told you about who popped into our garden last week?
That was Jerry Junior!" "Then you've seen him ?" said Nannie.
Constance related the episode of the broken wall--the sequel she omitted.
"I hadn't seen him for six years," she added apologetically, "and I didn't recognize him.

Of course if I'd dreamed--" Nannie groaned.
"And I thought I'd planned it so beautifully!" "Planned what ?" "I suppose I might as well tell you since it's come to nothing.

We hoped--that is, you see--I've been so worried for fear Jerry--" She took a breath and began again.

"You know, Constance, when it comes to getting married, a man has no more sense than a two-year child.

So I determined to pick out a wife for Jerry, myself, one I would like to have for a sister.


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