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Now that they were alone, the doctor's courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some common-place remarks about the party, asking how Maddy had enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit. He was not getting on at all, and it was impossible for him to say anything as he had meant to say it. Why couldn't she help him, instead of looking so unsuspiciously at him with those large, bright eyes? Didn't she know how dear she was to him? He should think she might. She ought to have divined it ere this; and if so, why didn't she blush, or do something?
At last she came to his aid by saying, "You promised to tell me about the bracelets and necklace, whether I ought to keep them."