"He's worried, I tell you, and instead of sulking because he
doesn't stay and make love--"
"Well, upon my word! Just as if I wanted--"
"You really ought to help him by being kind and showing a little
sympathy, instead--"
"It appears that the supply of sympathy--"
"Instead of making it harder for him by feeling neglected and
letting him see that you do. My Heavens above!" Miss Georgie
faced her suddenly with pink cheeks. "When a man is up against a
problem--and carries his life in his hand--"
"You don't know a thing about it!" Evadna stopped rocking, and
sat up very straight in the chair. "And even if that were true,
is that any reason why he should AVOID me? I'M not threatening
his life!"
"He doesn't avoid you. And you're acting sillier than I ever
supposed you could. He can't be in two places at once, can he?
Now, let's be sensible, chicken. Grant--"
"Oh--h!" There was a peculiar, sliding inflection upon that word,
which made Miss Georgie's hand shut into a fist.
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