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air vibrated with the cries of insects. Nick, kiss me, kiss me, she called to him in silence. The sound of the fountain grew faint as they walked, the servants' radio grew loud.

I wish you knew how much I long to hold you in my arms——

Her hand brushed against his as if by accident. He caught it lightly, swung it, let it go.

When I saw you, I knew I had found my only love when I—met—you——

He has led me to the edge of ecstasy, she thought.

This time is my time, will soon be good-by time
Then in the starlight—hold me tight——
With one more little kiss say nightie night, good night, my dear,
Good night, dear, good night, dear, nightie night——

They turned. The sound of the radio was drowned in the loud cool splashing of the fountain.

Nick, kiss me, kiss me. Her delicate slippers