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The New City

           I’dtakeyounow,onlyIdon’tknowhowthatcountryisoutthere.We’llfixonsomeplace,andthenyouwatchmesettlethisfortunequestion.We’llnotliveunderacloudalways.I’llgetadivorce,andwe’llmarry,andthingswillcomerightwithabang.Moneywilldothat."

           Helookedatherwithhislarge,cool,penetratingeyes,andsheclaspedhischeeksbetweenherhands.

           "Oh,Frank,"sheexclaimed,"I’llmissyouso!You’reallIhave."

           "Intwoweeks,"hesmiled,asthetrainbegantomove,"I’llwireorbeback.Begood,sweet."

           Shefollowedhimwithadoringeyesafooloflove,aspoiledchild,afamilypet,amorous,eager,affectionate,thetypesostrongamanwouldnaturallylikeshetossedherprettyredgoldheadandwavedhimakiss.Thenshewalkedawaywithrich,sinuous,healthystridesthetypethatmenturntolookafter.

           "That’sherthat’sthatButlergirl,"observedonerailroadclerktoanother."Gee!amanwouldn’twantanythingbetterthanthat,wouldhe?"

           Itwasthespontaneoustributethatpassionandenvyinvariablypaytohealthandbeauty.Onthatpivotswingstheworld.

           NeverinallhislifeuntilthistriphadCowperwoodbeenfartherwestthanPittsburg.

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