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What She Wore |
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She smiled up at him, impudently. "Well, Pink Cheeks," she said, "how do you like our little settlement by the lake, huh?" "These shoes aren't worth two-fifty," said Louie, indignation in his voice. "Well, sure," replied Sophy. "I know it. What do you think this is? A charity bazaar?" "But back home----" began Louie, hotly. "Ferget it, kid," said Sophy. "This is a big town, but it ain't got no room for back-homers. Don't sour on one job till you've got another nailed. You'll find yourself cuddling down on a park bench if you do. Say, are you honestly from Oskaloosa?" "I certainly am," answered Louie, with pride. "My goodness!" ejaculated Sophy. "I never believed there was no such place. Don't brag about it to the other fellows." "What time do you go out for lunch?" asked Louie. "What's it to you?" with the accent on the "to." "When I want to know a thing, I generally ask," explained Louie, gently. Sophy looked at him--a long, keen, knowing look. "You'll learn," she observed, thoughtfully. |
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