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 way. If you think of me after this, regretting the expense of our excursion together, please remember I have done my best. In return, I have given you at least part of an education."

He came back a step toward her. "And I'd like you to remember"

"No! No!" she cried. "Not another word! The last is said." And as he persisted, trying to speak, she took him by the shoulders, pushing him toward the door. "No! No! No! The last is said, I tell you! If you don't go" She began to laugh loudly, and, as she opened the door and pushed him into the corridor, "You dear little fool!" she cried. "If you don't go, I'll tell you how old I am!"

Then the door closed sharply upon her continuing laughter.