Miss Civilization by Richard Harding Davis
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page 33 of 41 (80%)
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Well, I've won out for twenty years. I've never been in jail.
ALICE: Don't worry. You're young. I told you you looked young. Your time is coming. In these days there's no room for burglars. You belong to the days of stage-coaches. You're old-fashioned now. You're trying to fight civilization, that's what you're trying to do. You may keep ahead for a time, but in a long race I'll back civilization to win. HATCH: Is that so? Well, Miss Civilization, you've had your say, and I hope you feel better. (To HARRY) Give me that silk muffler of yours. (To ALICE) If civilization is going to help you, it's got to hurry. ALICE: You don't mean to say you really are going to gag me? HATCH: I am. ALICE: My! But I shall look silly. (With her face turned right she listens apprehensively.) HARRY: (Coming down with curtain cords, and taking muffler from his |
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