She bent forward with assumed interest to watch the scoring . She was breathing heavily . There were tears in her eyes -- she bit her lips savagely and glared at the track until they were gone . Presently he spoke again , in the low , even tone demanded by circumstances . `` This is a curious meeting , is it not ? -- quite a flavor of romance ! By-the-way , do you read as many novels as ever ? '' She fancied there was mockery in his tone . She remembered how very frivolous he used to consider her novel-reading . Besides , she resented the personal tinge . What right had he ? `` Almost as many , '' she answered carelessly . `` I was very intolerant , was n't I ? '' he said after a pause . `` You thought so -- you were right . You have been happier since you -- left me ? '' `` Yes , '' she said defiantly , looking straight into his eyes . `` And you do not regret it ? '' He bent down a little . His sleeve brushed against her shoulder .
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