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"The deuce she didn't. It must be the only thing she didn't say, then,
in your long confabs?"
Peter made no reply, though Lispenard looked as well as asked a
question.
"Perhaps," continued Lispenard, "she talked too much, and so did not
remember to ask you?"
Still Peter said nothing.
"Are you sure she didn't give you a chance to have more of her society?"
Lispenard was smiling.
"Ogden," said Peter gently, "you are behaving contemptibly and you know
it."
The color blazed up into Lispenard's face and he rose, saying:
"Did I understand you aright?" The manner and attitude were both
threatening though repressed.
"If you tell me that I misunderstood you, I will apologize. If you think
the statement insulting, I will withdraw it. I did not speak to insult
you; but because I wished you to know how your questions impressed me."
"When a man tells another he is contemptible, he cannot expect to escape
results. This is no place to have a scene. You may send me your apology
when we reach New York--"
Peter interrupted.


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