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The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 2 by Henry James
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"Give it to him then; but marry some one else."

"His name's good enough for me," the girl went on. "It's a very
pretty name. Have I such a fine one myself?"

"All the more reason you should improve on it. There are only a
dozen American names. Do you marry him out of charity?"

"It was my duty to tell you, Aunt Lydia, but I don't think it's my
duty to explain to you. Even if it were I shouldn't be able. So
please don't remonstrate; in talking about it you have me at a
disadvantage. I can't talk about it."

"I don't remonstrate, I simply answer you: I must give some sign
of intelligence. I saw it coming, and I said nothing. I never
meddle."

"You never do, and I'm greatly obliged to you. You've been very
considerate."

"It was not considerate--it was convenient," said Mrs. Touchett.
"But I shall talk to Madame Merle."

"I don't see why you keep bringing her in. She has been a very
good friend to me."

"Possibly; but she has been a poor one to me."

"What has she done to you?"
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