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A Simpleton

CHAPTER VII
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Mrs.Staines found more to object to in each.
At last he fell upon a silver-gray silk, of superlative quality.
"That! It is as old as the hills," shrieked Rosa.
"It looks just out of the shop.

Come, tell the truth; how often have you worn it ?" "I wore it before I was married." "Ay, but how often ?" "Twice.

Three times, I believe." "I thought so.

It is good as new." "But I have had it so long by me.

I had it two years before I made it up." "What does that matter?
Do you think the people can tell how long a dress has been lurking in your wardrobe?
This is childish, Rosa.


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