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The Portrait of a Lady

CHAPTER XII
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Think it over as long as may be necessary.

If I can gain by waiting I'll gladly wait a long time.

Only remember that in the end my dearest happiness depends on your answer." "I should be very sorry to keep you in suspense," said Isabel.
"Oh, don't mind.

I'd much rather have a good answer six months hence than a bad one to-day." "But it's very probable that even six months hence I shouldn't be able to give you one that you'd think good." "Why not, since you really like me ?" "Ah, you must never doubt that," said Isabel.
"Well then, I don't see what more you ask!" "It's not what I ask; it's what I can give.

I don't think I should suit you; I really don't think I should." "You needn't worry about that.


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