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"I intend to marry, of course," replied Tuppence. "That is, if"--she paused, knew a
momentary longing to draw back, and then stuck to her guns bravely--"I can find
some one rich enough to make it worth my while. That's frank, isn't it? I dare say
you despise me for it."
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I never despise business instinct," said Julius. "What particular figure have you
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Figure?" asked Tuppence, puzzled. "Do you mean tall or short?"
No. Sum--income."
Oh, I--I haven't quite worked that out."
What about me?"
You?"
Sure thing."
Oh, I couldn't!"
Why not?"
I tell you I couldn't."
Again, why not?"
It would seem so unfair."
I don't see anything unfair about it. I call your bluff, that's all. I admire you
immensely, Miss Tuppence, more than any girl I've ever met. You're so darned
plucky. I'd just love to give you a real, rattling good time. Say the word, and we'll
run round right away to some high-class jeweller, and fix up the ring business."
"I can't," gasped Tuppence.
"Because of Beresford?"
"No, no, NO!"
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