“'You have puzzled me utterly,' I said, laughing. 'Is that not enough? won't you, now, consent to stand on equal terms, and do me the kindness to remove your mask?'
"'Can any request be more unreasonable?' she replied. 'Ask a lady to yield an advantage! Beside, how do you know you should recognise me? Years make changes.'
"'As you see,' I said, with a bow, and, I suppose, a rather melancholy little laugh.”
— Aug 27, 2026 06:11PM
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