Samson And Delilah

Samson And Delilah
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Spring Breeze
Sweet Nothings
Elvira produced a dainty little evening wristwatch.
　　"This watch doesn't goproperly," said Elvira. "Could youdo something to it?"
　　"Oh yes, of course. There's no difficulty about that." Mr. Bollard took itfrom her. "What address shall I send it to?"
　　Elvira gave the address.
　　"And there's anotherthing," she said. "My guardian –Colonel Luscombe you know –”
　　"Yes, yes, of course."
　　"He asked me what I'dlike for a Christmas present," said Elvira. "He suggested I should come in here and look at some different things. He saidwould I like him to come with me, and I said I'd rather comealong first – because I always think it's rather embarrassing, don't you? I mean, pricesand all that."
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　　"Well, that'scertainly one aspect," said Mr. Bollard, beaming in anavuncular manner. "Now what had you in mind, Miss Blake? Abrooch, bracelet – a ring?"
　　"I think really brooches are more useful,"said Elvira. "But I wonder – could I look at a lot of things?" She looked upat him appealingly. He smiled sympathetically.
　　"Of course, of course. No pleasure at all if onehas to make up one's mind too quickly, is it?"
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