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THE VANITY BOX
The children are the dearest things, though! I could almost have married him for their sakes, rather than leave them. But they're growing up, now. And he's married quite a sweet woman, who isn't interesting, but will be a good chaperon for the girls, I'm sure."
"They say he married her in despair, because you"
"Oh, Maud, what shall I do to you? I shall call for help! Here comes a footman."
"To say dinner's ready."
"Thank goodness!"
"Are you so hungry?"
"I think I must be."
