But Hilda
withholds the admiration you demand, and you want to conquer her--to
see her succumb with the rest of us."
"The rest of you! Emily, you have never succumbed."
"Oh, yes, I have. I seem to be saying, 'He may have a few weaknesses,
but back of it all he is big and fine.' But Hilda's attitude
indicates, 'He is not fine at all.' And you hate that and want to show
her."
He chuckled. "By Jove, I do, Emily. Perhaps it is just as well that I
am getting away from her."
"I wouldn't admit it if I were you. I'd rather see you face a thing
than run away."
"If Eve had run away from the snake in the apple tree, she would not
have lost her Eden--poor Eve."
"Poor Adam--to follow her lead. He should have said, 'No, my dear,
apples are not permitted by the Food Administrator; we must practice
self-denial.'"
"I think I'd rather have him sinning than such a prig."
"It depends on the point of view."
He enjoyed immensely crossing swords with Emily. There was never any
aftermath of unpleasantness. She soothed him even while she criticised.
They spoke presently of Jean and Derry.
"They want to get married.
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