`` Ellen , I thought you had a sense of humour . Can you see me doing it ? '' `` I do n't see why you would n't . His house is big enough -- you 'd have your share of it to yourself -- he would n't interfere . '' `` Ellen , the thing is not to be thought of . Do n't bring this up again . '' `` Then , '' said Ellen coldly , and determinedly , `` I shall not marry him . I shall not leave you here alone . That is all there is to be said about it . '' `` Nonsense , Ellen . '' `` It is not nonsense . It is my firm decision . It would be absurd for you to think of living here by yourself -- a mile from any other house . If you wo n't come with me I 'll stay with you . Now , we wo n't argue the matter , so do n't try '' `` I shall leave Norman to do the arguing , '' said Rosemary . `` I 'LL deal with Norman . I can manage HIM . I would never have asked you to give me back my promise -- never -- but I had to tell Norman why I could n't marry him and he said HE would ask you . I could n't prevent him . You need not suppose you are the only person in the world who possesses self-respect .
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