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"Yes, I threaten--on my knees."
"Hume, how long do you think Frank will have to wait?"
They were sitting where they had a good view of the husband and wife, and
Vidall, after a moment, said: "I don't know. She has waited four years,
too; now it looks as if, like Jacob, she was going to gather in her
shekels of interest compounded."
"It isn't going to be a bit pleasant to watch."
"But you won't be here to see."
Marion ignored the suggestion. "She seems to have hardened since he came
yesterday. I hardly know her; and yet she looks awfully worn to-night,
don't you think?"
"Yes, as if she had to keep a hand on herself. But it'll come out all
right in the end, you'll see."
"Yes, of course; but she might be sensible and fall in love with Frank at
once. That's what she did when--"
"When she didn't know man."
"Yes, but where would you all be if we women acted on what we know of
you?"
"On our knees chiefly, as I am. Remember this, Marion, that half a
sinner is better than no man.
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