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Rh * nice to eat?
 * Wife.—(does not answer.)
 * Husband.—Are you going to sleep?
 * Wife.—(still remains silent)
 * Husband.—Surely you can’t be asleep, for you were stifling your yawns only a moment ago.
 * Wife.—(makes no answer.)
 * Husband.—Are yon determined to pretend you are asleep?
 * Wife.—……
 * Husband.—Then shall I tell you something that will surprise you? Don’t you mind?
 * Wife.—……
 * Husband.—All right! I shall! But promise not to shriek!
 * Wife.—……
 * Husband.—A few days ago I met an old sweetheart of mine. I suppose you didn’t know about it, eh? I didn’t mention it till now because I didn’t want to worry you about it, but I think it is time that you were told … Oh, you needn’t make such an effort to hold your breath!
 * Wife.—……
 * Husband.—It seems that she is still unmarried … She has such innocent eyes, and she has remained as unchanged and pure as the expression of her eyes. She asked me if I ever thought about her now, and I answered … well, do you know what I told her?
 * Wife.—……