[Put Yourself in His Place by Charles Reade]@TWC D-Link bookPut Yourself in His Place CHAPTER X 8/58
You think a man has nothing to do but to run after women." "What business can you have on the Sabbath-day, I'd like to know." "Would you? Well, I'll tell you--when I tell the bellman." "You are quite right, Mr.Little.Trust none but your friends." This was a bitter remark.
Henry could not reply to it, and that moved his bile.
Patty pursued her advantage, and let him know that, when a young man brought a young woman out for the day, he did not leave her for three hours at a stretch, unless he meant to affront her.
She raised her voice in saying this, and so did he in replying, "Tell you I came out on my own business, not Jael's; but I am a good-natured fellow, considering all I endure, so I took that opportunity to bring your sister out to see you.
Could I guess you two couldn't make yourselves happy for one afternoon without flirting? So much for sisterly affection! Well, next time I'll come alone--if I come at all." Jael came out at the raised voices, and received this last sentence full in the face.
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