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The Cords of Vanity 134Chapter 5

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The Cords of Vanity 134

Chapter 5

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"Avis--"
"You must not call me that."
"Why not? It's your name, isn't it"
"Yes,--to my friends."
"Aren't we friends--Avis?"
"We! We have not known each other long enough, Mr. Townsend."
"Oh, what's the difference? We are going to be friends, aren't we--Avis?"
"Why--why, I am sure I don't know."
"Gracious gravy, what an admirable colour you have, Avis! Well,--I know. And I can inform you, quite confidentially, Avis, that we are not going to be--. friends. We are going to be--"
"We are going to be late for luncheon," said she, in haste. "Good-morning, Mr. Townsend."

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Cabell — The Cords of Vanity (James Branch Cabell) (author lived 1879–1958). Public Domain. James Branch Cabell, The Cords of Vanity; public domain in the US; text from Project Gutenberg #9608. Source

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The Cords of Vanity 135

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