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. 1922 Excerpt: ... that splendid? Marguerite. George thinks now that on account of father, I want to marry him for his money--and perhaps I do. Clarence. Good Lord! If you're going to do that, why not marry me? I've got more than he has. Think it over. Marguerite. Clarence--how can you. Would you be willing to marry anyone who married ...
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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. 1922 Excerpt: ... that splendid? Marguerite. George thinks now that on account of father, I want to marry him for his money--and perhaps I do. Clarence. Good Lord! If you're going to do that, why not marry me? I've got more than he has. Think it over. Marguerite. Clarence--how can you. Would you be willing to marry anyone who married you for your money? Clarence. Not anyone. But you, yes--for any reason whatever. Of course I wouldn't want you to start divorce proceedings at once--I'd like to have a year or two out of it. Think it over. I'll phone in the morning.... I think it's a splendid idea--I've thought so for some time. (Enter Julie R.uj Julie. Come, Clarence. (clarence up Lj Good-bye, dear. (Up to door.) I'm sure everything will be all right. Aren't you, Clarence? Clarence. I'm not sure--but I have hopes. (Exit Julie and Clarence L.u. Enter Wilton R.uj Marguerite. (Crossing c.) Father, what do you think of Clarence Rivers? Wilton. Why, I don't think of him. Is it necessary to incorporate him in my reflections? Marguerite. I wish you would. Wilton. Well, that's reason enough. But put it off until to-morrow, will you? I'd like to just think of my family to-night. Marguerite. Why, of course, dear, and we want to just think of you; but people keep coming in. Wilton. Yes, people keep coming in. I've noticed that--but they're beginning to go out too. I think the tide has turned. (Exit Marguerite R.u. Enter Connors L.u J Connors. Mr. Wilton, excuse me, sir Wilton, (c.) Oh, Connors, is that you? Connors. (L.c.) Yes, sir. I couldn't help overhearing what Albertine said to Lizzie. You know Albertine is a great one to listen. Wilton. Yes, is she? Connors. I was afraid something had happened, sir, when the family all stayed home for dinner. Wilton. Yes, that did look pretty bad, ...
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