“Perhaps you know best about that, but I should say—but that would be ungallant. And perhaps, I’m staying here to rescue you when the siege does come. I’ve never rescued a maiden in distress. That would be a new experience, too.” She knew he was teasing her but she sensed a seriousness behind his words. She tossed her head. “I won’t need you to rescue me. I can take care of myself, thank you.” “Don’t say that, Scarlett! Think of it, if you like, but never, never say it to a man. That’s the trouble with Yankee girls. They’d be most charming if they weren’t always telling you that they can take
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