Do n't let 's talk of her . Let us talk only of ourselves -- there is nothing else that is half so interesting . '' `` And will your uncle really cast you off ? '' asked Mollie . `` Not a doubt of it . '' `` What will you do ? '' `` Work , dear Eve . My carefully acquired laziness must be thrown to the winds and I shall work . That is the rule outside of Eden . Do n't worry . I 've painted pictures that have actually been sold . I 'll make a living for us somehow . '' `` Us ? '' `` Of course . You are engaged to me . '' `` I am not , '' said Mollie indignantly . `` Mollie ! Mollie ! After that kiss ! Fie , fie ! ''
`` You are very absurd , '' said XXXXX , `` But your absurdity has been amusing .
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