But it puzzles me to know how Sidney regards her . I have never thought he showed any sign of really caring for her . But then , he is n't the kind that would . `` Nic , I wonder if you will ever grow up , '' he said to me today , laughing , when he caught me racing over the lawn with the dogs . `` I 'm grown up now , '' I said crossly . `` Why , I 'm eighteen and a half and I 'm two inches taller than any of the other girls . '' Sidney laughed , as if he were heartily amused at something . `` You 're a blessed baby , '' he said , `` and the dearest , truest , jolliest little chum ever a fellow had . I do n't know what I 'd do without you , Nic . You keep me sane and wholesome . I 'm a tenfold better man for knowing you , little girl . '' I was rather pleased . It was nice to think I was some good to Sidney . `` Are you going to the Trents ' dinner tonight ? '' I asked . `` Yes , '' he said briefly . `` Mrs. Rennie will be there , '' I said . Sidney nodded . `` Do you think her so very handsome , Sidney ? '' I said .
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