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 we made some serious attempt to understand each other. I admit that at times I have been passionate, irresponsible; but I think you will also admit that there have been times when you would provoke a saint. No offence; but this is scarcely the occasion for false delicacies. You must remember that you are my wife.”

“Have you not done your best to make me forget it?”

“That is the one thing a woman should never forget. The perfect woman would never for- getty:

“Like so much between us, we may hold different views of perfection.”

“Quite possibly. Only please spare me a confession. I really hate them—confessions, apologies, and the like. They are indicative of mental weakness. Such, however, was never your failing. You are not listening.”

“Yes, I am listening.”

“But not to me.” He smiled. “Curious that, for this is really most important; the most important proposition that has been put to you for a long time. I want you to weigh it well, to consider it in all its aspects. Frank- ly, does it not seem to strike you as unreason-

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