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The Pension Beaurepas by Henry James
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of consonance with his facial despondency, "Have you purchased a
great deal?" he inquired.

"I have purchased enough for you to make a fuss about."

"He can't make a fuss about that," said Mrs. Ruck.

"Well, you'll see!" declared the young girl with a little sharp
laugh.

But her father went on, in the same tone: "Have you got it in your
pocket? Why don't you put it on--why don't you hang it round you?"

"I'll hang it round YOU, if you don't look out!" cried Miss Sophy.

"Don't you want to show it to this gentleman?" Mr. Ruck continued.

"Mercy, how you do talk about that lace!" said his wife.

"Well, I want to be lively. There's every reason for it; we're going
to Chamouni."

"You're restless; that's what's the matter with you." And Mrs. Ruck
got up.

"No, I ain't," said her husband. "I never felt so quiet; I feel as
peaceful as a little child."

Mrs. Ruck, who had no sense whatever of humour, looked at her
daughter and at me. "Well, I hope you'll improve," she said.
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