I do n't believe the thought of a lover has ever entered Betty 's head . '' `` I hope not , '' I said shortly . Somehow , I did not like the suggestion . `` Betty is a child yet . For pity 's sake , Sara , do n't go putting nonsensical ideas into her head . '' `` I 'm afraid I ca n't , '' mourned Sara , as if it were something to be regretted . `` You have filled it too full of books and things like that . I 've every confidence in your judgment , Stephen -- and really you 've done wonders with Betty . But do n't you think you 've made her rather too clever ? Men do n't like women who are too clever . Her poor father , now -- he always said that a woman who liked books better than beaux was an unnatural creature . '' I did n't believe Jack had ever said anything so foolish . Sara imagined things . But I resented the aspersion of blue-stockingness cast on Betty . `` When the time comes for Betty to be interested in beaux , '' I said severely , `` she will probably give them all due attention . Just at present her head is a great deal better filled with books than with silly premature fancies and sentimentalities . I 'm a critical old fellow -- but I 'm satisfied with Betty , Sara -- perfectly satisfied . '' Sara sighed . `` Oh , I dare say she is all right , Stephen . And I 'm really grateful to you .
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