Tales for Fifteen, or, Imagination and Heart by James Fenimore Cooper
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"Between girls, I will readily admit," returned the youth. "But let us examine this question after the manner of the courts--" "Nay, if you talk law I shall quit you," interrupted the young lady gaily. "Certainly one so learned in the subject need not dread a cross-examination," cried the youth, in her own manner. "Well, proceed," cried the lady. "I have driven aunt Margaret from the field, and you will fare no better, I can assure you." "Men, you say, are too gross to feel a pure friendship; in the first place, please to explain yourself on this point." "Why I mean, that your friendships are generally interested; that it requires services and good offices to support it." {interested = not pure, having an ulterior motive} "While that of women depends on--" "Feeling alone." |
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