The Worsted Man her, and until he is more familiar with the obligations that go with it un told unhappiness may result. I ll not have my Worsted Man a Franken stein. Doll. (Aside to Impatience, ardently.) Shall you keep it? Impatience. Yes. (Aside.) And later I will tell him tis a brother s heart placed in a sister s keeping. [Runs off stage. Doll. (Pirouetting gladly.) Hurrah! I ve disposed of one of them. Now for number two. (Takes a second heart from his pocket and places it softly against his cheek.) How soft and warm it is. To whom shall I give this choice morsel, I wonder. (Espies Babette.) Ah! The very one. Good - morning, Miss Babette. A splendid morning. Babette. (Roguishly.) For games of two, Mr. Woolley. Not for solitaire. Doll. (A pproaching her and whispering 60
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