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 : Of course not, Frank. I’m sorry. I never used to cry when you proposed to me, did I? I’m afraid I sometimes used to laugh. You see, I’m getting old. I can’t cope with proposals like I used. I’m out of practice for them. I get winded like you at tennis.

I know you think I’m ridiculous, even when I’m proposing to you.

I think I was making fun of myself. It’s about the only thing left to make.

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I can’t. At least I might be spared that humiliation.



(tonelessly) : Chris wants her.



The perfect gentleman. How beautifully he hid his disappointment over the car not being able to go this morning.