Beyond the City by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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"You are smoking!" "Trying to, papa. I find it a little difficult, for I have not been used to it." "But why, in the name of goodness--" "Mrs. Westmacott recommends it." "Oh, a lady of mature years may do many things which a young girl must avoid." "Oh, no," cried Ida, "Mrs. Westmacott says that there should be one law for all. Have a cigarette, pa?" "No, thank you. I never smoke in the morning." "No? Perhaps you don't care for the brand. What are these, Clara?" "Egyptians." "Ah, we must have some Richmond Gems or Turkish. I wish, pa, when you go into town, you would get me some Turkish." "I will do nothing of the kind. I do not at all think that it is a fitting habit for young ladies. I do not agree with Mrs. Westmacott upon the point." "Really, pa! It was you who advised us to imitate her." |
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