The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott (Francis Scott) Fitzgerald
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page 75 of 533 (14%)
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"Yes," he agreed helplessly. "You didn't see her." "I'd rather look at you." "I know, but she was pretty. Except that she had big ankles." "Was she?--I mean, did she?" he said indifferently. A girl's salutation came from a couple dancing close to them. "Hello, Gloria! O Gloria!" "Hello there." "Who's that?" he demanded. "I don't know. Somebody." She caught sight of another face. "Hello, Muriel!" Then to Anthony: "There's Muriel Kane. Now I think she's attractive, 'cept not very." Anthony chuckled appreciatively. "Attractive, 'cept not very," he repeated. She smiled--was interested immediately. "Why is that funny?" Her tone was pathetically intent. |
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