I was sure it would make a sensation . But I could n't go to the game and take any interest in it , feeling as I do , could I , now ? '' The Young Man said , of course , she could n't . It was utterly out of the question . The Girl smiled . Without a smile , she was charming . With a smile , she was adorable . `` I like to have my opinions bolstered up . Do you know , I want to tell you something ? May I ? '' `` You may . I 'll never tell anyone as long as I live , '' said the Young Man solemnly . `` I do n't know you and you do n't know me . That is why I want to tell you about it . I must tell somebody , and if I told anybody I knew , they 'd tell it all over Halifax . It is dreadful to be talking to you like this . Beatrix would have three fits , one after the other , if she saw me . But Beatrix is a slave to conventionality . I glory in discarding it at times . You do n't mind , do you ? ''
`` Not XXXXX all , '' said the Young Man sincerely .
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