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to the first also, if it amuses you! You are become so very acute of late that I suppose you must have your own way."
"What is her name?" he asked.
"Now, really!" said I. "Do you think it likely she has told me?"
"I think it certain," said he.
I could not restrain my laughter. "Well, then, do you think it likely I would tell you?" I cried.
"Not a bit," said he. "But come, to our lesson!"
