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THE AMBASSADORS
Her answer was prompt. "She's charming. She's perfect."
"Then why did you a minute ago say, 'Oh, oh, oh!' at her name?"
She easily remembered. "Why, just because———! She's wonderful."
"Ah, she too?"—Strether had almost a groan.
But Miss Barrace had meanwhile perceived relief. "Why not put your question straight to the person who can answer it best?"
"No," said little Bilham; "don't put any question; wait, rather—it will be much more fun—to judge for yourself. He has come to take you to her."
