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[Smiling]

I hope so.

[Sighing]

I wish that could be said of more of us—

[Then quickly]

—meaning myself.

[Thinking with a certain satisfaction]

Meaning Sam that doesn’t look hopeful for future wedded bliss!

[Teasingly]

But I heard you were “taking an opportunity” to go in for literature—collaborating with Marsden.

No, Charlie is only going to advise. He’d never deign to appear as co-author. And besides, he never appreciated the real Gordon. No one did except me.

[Thinking caustically]

Gordon myth strong as ever root of her trouble still

[Keenly inquisitive]

Sam certainly appreciated him, didn’t he?

[Not remembering to hide her contempt]

Sam? Why, he’s the exact opposite in every way!