He must cure that at once. "Of course," he replied quickly, "I
know you and Mae never agree, that you barely stand each other. But I
didn't know but you would prefer to be on good terms with her, for all
that."
"Miss Mae can choose the terms on which we meet. I shall be content
whatever her decision. What are your plans for the day?"
Lounging Eric straightened himself at once. "I was a perfect fool last
night," he confessed, "and I must rely on you, old fellow, to help me
out. I made engagements for two weeks ahead with Miss Hopkins and Miss
Rae. At any rate, I'm booked for the play to-night. Now, I can't take
two girls very well. That is, I can, but I thought you might like a
show. You may have your choice of the two. Miss Rae, by the way, says
she's wild to know you; thought you were the most provoking man she ever
saw; and that you were--nonsensical idea--engaged to Mae. All because
you wouldn't look at her the other day when she passed you two, But you
can go with Miss Hopkins, if you prefer.
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