But of course if I 'm not wanted I can go where I will be . '' Anne could not get back her self-control . Her nerves were `` all strung up , '' as she would have said . She had a feeling that she was right on the brink of a `` scene , '' but she could not help herself . `` I guess it does n't matter much what I want , '' she said stonily . `` At any rate , it has n't seemed that way lately . You do n't care , of course . Oh , no ! Harriet Warren is all you care about . Well , I wish you joy of her . '' Jerome looked puzzled , or pretended to . In reality he was hugging himself with delight . `` I do n't just understand you , Anne , '' he said hesitatingly `` You appear to be vexed about something . '' `` I ? Oh , no , I 'm not , Mr. Irving . Of course old friends do n't count now . Well , I 've no doubt new ones will wear just as well . '' `` If it 's about my going to see Harriet , '' said Jerome easily `` I do n't see as how it can matter much to you . Goodness knows , you took enough pains to show me you did n't want me . I do n't blame you .
A woman has a XXXXX to please herself , and a man ought to have sense to take his answer and go .
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