Yes."

What is the purpose of it?"

I want to speak to you--in private."

This spot is private enough for me."

Marsh was surprised; and not particularly pleased. He approached and

said:

"Oh, in public, then, if you prefer. Though it hasn't been my way."

The boarders gathered to the spot, interested.

Speak out," said Tracy. "What is it you want?"

Well, haven't you--er--forgot something?"

I? I'm not aware of it."

Oh, you're not? Now you stop and think, a minute."

I refuse to stop and think. It doesn't interest me. If it interests

you, speak out."

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