THE CAUSE OF HER TROUBLE.
* George !’ It wasn’t what she said so much as the way in which she said it. She took the word and drew it out until it was a long, tremulous filament of sweetness. Yet there was a tinge of reproof in her tone. * George !’ She only said it once in reality, but it is customary with story writers to say * George ’ twice under these circumstances. * What is it ?’ * You have been squezing my hand with great regularity and emphasis for some time.’ * I know it,’ he replied, with a frankness that was characteristic of his manly nature. * Please don’t do it any more,’ and her voice dropped almost to a whisper. *No more !’ This sounded like heart throbs of anguish (whatever they are), and his form shook with emotion. * Why not ?' * Because ’ she faltered. ‘ Go on.’ * Because I have got a blister on my little finger.’
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XV, Issue XI, 31 August 1895, Page 280
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151THE CAUSE OF HER TROUBLE. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XV, Issue XI, 31 August 1895, Page 280
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