`` We 're a pretty clever invention , miss , and you ca n't get on without us , '' he answered , with his nose in the air . Then , taking a sudden plunge into business , he added , `` How about that bit of money you were going to lend me ? I 've told , now you pay up . '' `` Of course I will ! How much do you want ? '' and Rose pulled out her purse . `` Could you spare five dollars ? I want to pay a little debt of honour that is rather pressing , '' and Steve put on a mannish air that was comical to see . `` Are n't all debts honourable ? '' asked innocent Rose . `` Yes , of course ; but this is a bet I made , and it ought to be settled up at once , '' began Steve , finding it awkward to explain . `` Oh , do n't bet , it 's not right , and I know your father would n't like it . Promise you wo n't do so again ; please promise ! '' and Rose held fast the hand into which she had just put the money . `` Well , I wo n't . It 's worried me a good deal , but I was joked into it . Much obliged , cousin , I 'm all right now , '' and Steve departed hastily . Having decided to be a peace-maker , Rose waited for an opportunity , and very soon it came . She was spending the day with Aunt Clara , who had been entertaining some young guests , and invited Rose to meet them , for she thought it high time her niece conquered her bashfulness and saw a little of society . Dinner was over , and everyone had gone .
Aunt Clara was resting before going out to an evening party , and XXXXX was waiting for Charlie to come and take her home .
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