On the way to the elevator I explained, “I didn’t say I didn’t think you were beautiful. I said—” “I heard what you said. It stabbed me clear through. Even from a stranger who may also be my enemy, it hurt. I’m vain and that’s that. Because it just happens that I can’t see straight and I do think I’m beautiful.” “So do—” I began, but just in time I saw the corner of her mouth moving and bit it off. I am telling this straight. If anyone thinks I was muffing everything she sent my way I won’t argue, but I would like to point out that I was right there with her, looking at her and listening to
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A good passage. Gunther likes Archie but won't stop toying with him (he might interfere with her plans), and Archie keeps falling for it.
