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 "He did, and you refused."

"But how could I tell, Sylvia, that you were his daughter, and that I should"

"Hush! Central will hear!"

"Central's got other things to do, besides listening to early morning confabulations. I love you."

"Dan. …"

"Yes?"

"I love—to hear you say so, dear."

"Please say that last word over again. I didn't get it."

"Dear. …"

"And that means that you'll marry me?"

A pause.

"I say, that means"

"I heard you, Dan."

"But it does, doesn't it?"

"Yes."

"When?"

"Whenever you please."

"I'll come up now."

"Don't be a silly."