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[With an outburst.] And heaven knows I don't want them to be, either!

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I know that very well.—And it was with no idea of finding any such help in my life-work that I married you.

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[Observing him closely.] I can see in your face that you are thinking of some one else.

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Indeed? I have never noticed before that you were a thought-reader. But you can see that, can you?

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Yes, I can. Oh, I know you so well, so well, Rubek.

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Then perhaps you can also see who it is I am thinking of?

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Yes, indeed I can.

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Well? Have the goodness to?

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You are thinking of that—that model you once used for—[''Suddenly letting slip the train of thought.''] Do you know, the people down at the hotel think she's mad.