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stance where he has harmed you, or done anything worse than other high-spirited young men."
"It wouldn't do any good to tell you," he retorted. "You think he's just lacking wings to be an angel. I hope to God you'll always be able to think so! I'm sure I don't want to jar your faith."
"I must say your actions don't bear out your words. You've just been trying to turn me against him."
"I haven't. I've been trying to convince you that I want you, anyway, and Harry needn't come between us."
"In other words, you're willing to overlook my being Harry's sister. I appreciate your generosity, I'm sure." She did not look, however, as if she meant that.
"I didn't mean that."
"Then you won't overlook it? How very unfortunate! Because I can't help the relationship."
"Would you, if you could?' he asked rashly.
"Certainly not!"
"I'm afraid we're getting off the trail," he amended tactfully. "I asked you, a while back, if you'd marry me."
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