Well, I think you might have said, "You're very[50] generous, Paula," or at least, "Thank you, dear," when I offered to set you free.

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Aubrey.

Aubrey.

[Catching her in his arms.] Ah!

Paula.

Paula.

Ah! ah! Ha, ha! It's all very well, but you don't know what it cost me to make such an offer. I do so want to be married.

Aubrey.

Aubrey.

But you never imagined——?

Paula.

Paula.

Perhaps not. And yet I did think of what I'd do at the end of our acquaintance if you had preferred to behave like the rest.

[Taking a flower from her bodice.

Aubrey.

Aubrey.

Hush!

Paula.

Paula.

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