Under the Deodars by Rudyard Kipling
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do now and you yourself will be the best reason for doubting. And
I what shall I do? I shall be no better than Mrs. Buzgago found out no better than any one. And you'll know that. Oh, Guy, can't you see? He I see that you are desperately unreasonable, little woman. She. There! The moment I begin to object, you get angry. What will you do when I am only your property stolen property? It can't be, Guy. It can't be! I thought it could, but it can't. You'll get tired of me. He I tell you I shall not. Won't anything make you understand that? She. There, can't you see? If you speak to me like that now, you'll call me horrible names later, if I don't do everything as you like. And if you were cruel to me, Guy, where should I go? where should I go? I can't trust you. Oh! I can't trust you! He. I suppose I ought to say that I can trust you. I've ample reason. She. Please don't, dear. It hurts as much as if you hit me. He. It isn't exactly pleasant for me. She. I can't help it. I wish I were dead! I can't trust you, and I don't trust myself. Oh, Guy, let it die away and be forgotten! He. Too late now. I don't understand you I won't and I can't trust myself to talk this evening. May I call to-morrow? |
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