I wanted to see Mrs. Rennie . Nothing has been talked of in Riverton for the last fortnight but Mrs. Rennie . I 've heard of her beauty and charm and costumes until I 'm sick of the subject . Today I spoke to Sidney about her . Before I thought I said right out , `` Mrs. Rennie is to dine with us tonight . '' `` Yes ? '' he said in a quiet voice . `` I 'm dying to see her , '' I went on recklessly . `` I 've heard so much about her . They say she 's so beautiful and fascinating . Is she ? You ought to know . '' Sidney swung the sled around and put it in position for another coast . `` Yes , I know her , '' he admitted tranquilly . `` She is a very handsome woman , and I suppose most people would consider her fascinating . Come , Nic , get on the sled . We have just time for one more coast , and then you must go in . '' `` You were once a good friend ... a very good friend ... of Mrs. Rennie 's , were n't you , Sid ? '' I said . A little mocking gleam crept into his eyes , and I instantly realized that he was looking upon me as a rather impertinent child .
`` You 've been listening XXXXX gossip , Nic , '' he said .
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