Alice Duer Miller

Name: A Maid and Her Money — Chapter 7
Author: Alice Duer Miller

A Maid and Her Money — Chapter 7 (1906)

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“A Maid and Her Money — Chapter 7”, published in 1906, is a work by Alice Duer Miller. It explores elements such as Marie Louise, Jerry and Stonehurst.

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Alice Duer Miller, A Maid and Her Money — Chapter 7 (1906)

“ Jerry looked at her, smiled, and slowly shook his head.
The smile was both tender and regretful, but beyond this it might have been interpreted in any one of a dozen different ways, but Marie Louise, under the influence of Dora’s prophetic spirit, interpreted in the way she most desired.
“Don’t go,” she said. “Why should you, if you don’t want to, and I can’t bear to have you? I can’t bear to have you go, Jerry. Why should money stand between us? What is my money for if not to make me happy?” ”

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Alice Duer Miller, A Maid and Her Money — Chapter 7 (1906)

“ After not too obvious maneuvering on her part they stood side by side in one of the front pews, and listened to the irremediable words exchanged by Dora and her Bobby. Marie Louise’s eyes kept turning from the bride and fastening themselves on her tall neighbor, until at last Jerry glanced down at her, They allowed themselves a short meeting of eyes—kind and a little amused on his part; exalted and serious on hers.
It is not surprising that Mrs. Orvice had heard rumors of all that had taken place even before Jerry, immediately after his return from Stonehurst, found himself alone with her. ”

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Alice Duer Miller, A Maid and Her Money — Chapter 7 (1906)

“ For, somehow, while expressing the utmost coldness to the sex in general and as individuals, Marie Louise, wishing to give merit where it was due, soon found herself talking almost exclusively about Jerry.
Dora knew everything in an instant. It was all as clear as day to Dora. Of course, he loved Marie Louise. Naturally a man would hesitate, knowing his own unworthiness. Why, even Bobby had hesitated, for Dora had been his confidant at one time. This was the only explanation. That a man should hesitate was to be expected ”

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Alice Duer Miller, A Maid and Her Money — Chapter 7 (1906)

“ Under certain circumstances the wise can depress one a good deal, and Jerry, feeling rather dispirited, left Mrs. Carman only to fall into the clutches of Mrs. Emmons.
He had not had time to think of Mrs. Bill’s attitude toward his engagement, but now he recognized at once that she was not pleased. They had only a second, and stood facing each other in the narrow hallway of the car.
“There,” she said quickly, “don’t apologize. I suppose no man would be proof against having nine millions and a bouncing young woman thrown at his head—certainly not you.” ”

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Alice Duer Miller, A Maid and Her Money — Chapter 7 (1906)

“ He was standing in the dining-car, which at that moment was utterly deserted, when Marie Louise whirled in upon him.
She slipped both hands through his arm.
“Oh, Jerry,” she said, “isn’t it wonderful? Isn't it exciting? Every one is so pleased. Mommer’s delighted. She always liked you.” ”

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Alice Duer Miller, A Maid and Her Money — Chapter 7 (1906)

“ This story would have seemed a hard one to tell, for, of course, it was also the story of how he had freed himself from the toils of Marie Louise, but Dora's loyalty to her friend attributed the change entirely to Marie Louise’s greatness. No man could go on loving a woman who had soared so far above him. ”

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Alice Duer Miller, A Maid and Her Money — Chapter 7 (1906)

“ Upon my word, Jerry, I don’t think I can quite stand that. Let me offer you a piece of advice. You have to be honest with some one, in order to get the right lies told. I should advise you to be honest with your old friends. ”

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Alice Duer Miller, A Maid and Her Money — Chapter 7 (1906)

“ Well, I dare say you will be quite as happy.”
“At this moment I should be happier if you did not take quite such a disgusting view of my conduct.”
“I see that if I listen to you a moment longer you are going to protest that you love her—that she is the only woman for you. ”

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