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The Worsted Man I resolved that when I once got a heart it should be yours and yours alone Babette. (Glancing anxiously about her.) Oh, do get up, Mr. Woolley. Some one may observe us. Doll. (Valiantly.) And why should they not ? To all the world I am ready to proclaim that this heart is thine Babette. I admit that I am not in different, Mr. Woolley, but are you sure it is all mine ? Doll. I give it into your keeping Babette. (Kissing him on his forehead and snatching heart from his hands, as she runs gayly off.) I ll take it on ap proval. [Exit. Doll. Gee -whizz! but this is warm work. (Wiping his brow.) My forehead is covered with sawdust, I m perspir ing so. (Pauses and sits down.) Well, I ve worked off two of em in great shape. Put the case rather well for an amateur, too. This proposing seems 62