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Ralph appeared but dimly to apprehend what was taking place. After all, what did it matter, what did anything matter now? A quick, sharp question broke from Enid's lips, but Ralph did not hear it. The question was repeated before he replied.
"I do not know," he said. "This lady is mistaken. She is not engaged to me."