Three weeks ago he wrote me and begged my pardon -- so nice of him , because I was really all to blame , you know . And he said he loved me and -- all that , you know . '' `` No , I do n't know , '' said Miss Madeline gently . `` But -- but -- I can imagine . '' `` Oh , I was so happy . I wrote back and I had this letter from him today . He is coming down tomorrow . You 'll be glad to see him , wo n't you , Auntie ? '' `` Oh , yes , my dear , and I am glad for your sake -- very glad . You are sure you love him ? '' `` Yes , indeed , '' said Lina , with a little laugh , as if wondering how anyone could doubt it . Presently , Miss Madeline said in a shy voice , `` Lina , did -- did you ever receive a proposal of marriage from anybody besides Mr. Wylde ? '' Lina laughed roguishly . `` Why , yes , Auntie , ever so many . A dozen , at least . '' `` Oh , my dear ! '' cried Miss Madeline in a slightly shocked tone . `` But I did , really . Sometimes it was horrid and sometimes it was funny . It all depended on the man .
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