This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1915 Excerpt: ...Smith. I beg your pardon. Mrs. S. Catherine is, naturally, excited over such a proposal. An opportunity like it is not offered every girl. Smith. Has she accepted him? Mrs. S. Not yet. She must have ample time to consider. Smith. Sure she must. She's still in her teens. There's no hurry. Mrs. S. There you are wrong. ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1915 Excerpt: ...Smith. I beg your pardon. Mrs. S. Catherine is, naturally, excited over such a proposal. An opportunity like it is not offered every girl. Smith. Has she accepted him? Mrs. S. Not yet. She must have ample time to consider. Smith. Sure she must. She's still in her teens. There's no hurry. Mrs. S. There you are wrong. Lord Rainscourt is not a man to be trifled with. It would be a brilliant match. Our social position would be assured. I think Catherine will accept him. Smith. I guess the papers would be full of it, and I would attract considerable attention as the bride's father. Well, if she wants to marry him, I'm willing. Mrs. S. Thank you, Watterson. I knew you'd be sensible. (Kisses him on forehead.) Enter Will., B. c. Presents card on tray. Smith (reading). "Mr. Adam Mertens." Now, what can he want of me? Mrs. S. The name sounds familiar. Who is he? Smith. The socialist you threatened to all but assassinate that night in the Dugan flat. Mrs. S. I remember him. Smith. I suppose he wants me to contribute a few dollars to the propaganda. MRs. S. It was well enough for'you to let Eddie Dugan have that money; we were, in a way, under obligations to him and his mother, but I draw the line at those socialists. If you'll promise not to give that man any money I'll let you see him alone. Otherwise I stay right here! Smith. Show the gentleman in, William. (will, exits, B. c.) You may leave me, my dear, and, as evidence of my good faith, you may take my check-book with you. (Gives her his check-book.) Mrs. S. When Catherine is married to Lord Rainscourt you will find that we'll need every dollar we possess to maintain our social position. Then you'll thank me for having interfered in these matters. Exit, R. Smith. I have heard somewhere that lords make ex...
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