CONFESSIONAL
"He did, and you refused."
"But how could I tell, Sylvia, that you were his daughter, and that I should"
"Hush! Central will hear!"
"Central's got other things to do, besides listening to early morning confabulations. I love you."
"Dan. …"
"Yes?"
"I love—to hear you say so, dear."
"Please say that last word over again. I didn't get it."
"Dear. …"
"And that means that you'll marry me?"
A pause.
"I say, that means"
"I heard you, Dan."
"But it does, doesn't it?"
"Yes."
"When?"
"Whenever you please."
"I'll come up now."
"Don't be a silly."
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