`` I dunno 's she will , '' he replied coolly . `` I did n't say for sure whether I 'd be down tonight or not . It 's so long since I had a chat with you I thought I 'd drop in for a spell . 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 XXXXX see Harriet , '' said Jerome easily `` I do n't see as how it can matter much to you .
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