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Dolly Dialogues by Anthony Hope
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"All is well," said I, crossing my legs. "There is more virtue
in two months than in Ten Commandments."

George regarded me with a dispassionate air.

"You're an awful ass sometimes," he observed critically, and he
rose from his seat.

"Must you go?" said I.

"Yes--got a lot of things to do. Look here, Sam, don't go and
talk about--"

"Talk about what?"

"Anything, you old idiot," said George, with a pleased smile, and
he dug me in the ribs with his cane, and departed.

I sat on, admiring the simple elements which constitute the
happiness of the young. Alas! With advancing years, Wrong loses
half its flavor! To be improper ceases, by itself, to satisfy.

Immersed in these reflections, I failed to notice that a barouche
had stopped opposite to me; and suddenly I found a footman
addressing me.

"Beg your pardon, sir," he said. "Her ladyship wishes to speak
to you."

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