Dolly Dialogues by Anthony Hope
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"It was," said I severely, "without a spark of interest from
beginning to end. Such things happen by thousands. It's commonplaceness itself. I had some hopes when you father assumed a firm attitude, but--" "Mother was such a dear," interrupted Mrs. Hilary. "Just so. She gave away the whole situation. Then I did trust that Hilary would lose his place, or develop an old flame, or do something just a little interesting." "It was a perfect time," said Mrs. Hilary. "I wonder why in the world you told me about it," I pursued. "I don't know why I did," said Mrs. Hilary dreamily. "The only possible excuse for an engagement like that," I observed, "is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness." Hilary rose, and advanced towards his wife. "Your embroidery's falling on the floor," said he. "Not a bit of it," said I. "Yes, it is," he persisted; and he picked it up and gave it to her. Miss Phyllis smiled delightedly. Hilary had squeezed his wife's hand. |
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