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But I feel you'd be more at home in London."
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I don't see where I come in."
I do," said Tommy positively.
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Tuppence stole a glance at him sideways.
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There's the money, too," she observed thoughtfully.
What money?"
We're going to get a cheque each. Mr. Carter told me so."
Did you ask how much?" inquired Tommy sarcastically.
Yes," said Tuppence triumphantly. "But I shan't tell you."
Tuppence, you are the limit!"
It has been fun, hasn't it, Tommy? I do hope we shall have lots more
adventures."
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You're insatiable, Tuppence. I've had quite enough adventures for the present."
Well, shopping is almost as good," said Tuppence dreamily.
Think of buying old furniture, and bright carpets, and futurist silk curtains, and
a polished dining-table, and a divan with lots of cushions."
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Hold hard," said Tommy. "What's all this for?"
Possibly a house--but I think a flat."
Whose flat?"
You think I mind saying it, but I don't in the least! OURS, so there!"
You darling!" cried Tommy, his arms tightly round her. "I was determined to
make you say it. I owe you something for the relentless way you've squashed me
whenever I've tried to be sentimental."
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