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 the poker instead of his hat, was irresistibly funny.

After he had gone I spent an hour in reflection. All my self-examination fails to convict me of coquetry with either of these men. I am very unhappy, for I have made them so; and I have no doubt things will be uncomfortable.

I am ashamed that I should have believed Sacha's story. Is it club gossip, or did he tell a deliberate falsehood? I like George more than I would have believed possible a month ago. Still, I think I prefer Mr. Thurber.