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Rh Judy was silent a moment.

she asked suddenly.

Ginger had got hold of a large Persian cat, and was stroking it. The animal was in the full ecstasy of sensuous pleasure, with eyes shut and neck strained to his hand. But, as Judy asked this, he paused a moment, and stroked it the wrong way. It hit at him with its paw, and fled in violent indignation.

he repeated.

said Ginger cautiously.

said he.

Ginger examined his injured hand.

he said.

asked Judy.

said he.

Judy was silent a little.

she said at length.

said Ginger rather loftily.

Judy went to the window and looked out.

she said, because it renders all traffic and business of all sorts out of the question. I like the