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174 him. Never mind, don't give way to foolish notions. Once you are married, you will understand that you do love him."

My sister's persistence drove me almost to despair.

"Sister, I implore you, do not force me to see him. I do not understand everything. I thought for a while that I loved him, but I know better now. If I marry him, two lives will be made miserable."

"Then do exactly as you think best for yourself. I have no more to say. I have never yet seen such an obstinate girl."

And my sister walked away angry and excited to a high degree.