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A SOCIAL METEOR, 259 “Did you direct it here ?” Vag) ‘Then he hasn’t seen it yet, for he hasn’t been home since morning. ‘Thank heaven! Will you give me permission to destroy it ?” “Certainly, as you feel so strongly about it. Of course, I don’t wish to force my services upon you.” ‘“T’m ever so much obliged. And now remem- ber, please, Lee, that I appreciate your kindness more than I can tell you, only ue “T understand. But there’s one favor I wish you would grant me.” “Anything, son cher, what 1s it?” asked Ray, more brightly. “Well, as you say, I know how close Charley is by nature, and it’s only reasonable to expect that he won’t be any more generous with you in the immediate future, isn’t it?” “T’m afraid it is,’ answered Ray, dolorously. “Then,” proceeded Lee quickly, “you will let me make you a little loan, will you now? You can pay it back you know, when you are able, if you must but I really wish you’d do this for me. You can account for it to your husband in any way you think best, or don’t account for it at all. You have always been more than kind to me, and I should hate to think of your longing for any of those little luxuries women prize so Gomichoo SS (E(@)