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"Why, Mr. Willing, good afternoon! How pleasant to meet you on the avenue like this. But what are you doing in the shopping district? Hunting bargain neckties? There, there, don't look so utterly galvanized; I didn't mean it. Besides, I know perfectly well why you're here; you came on the mere chance of meeting me! Ah, ha, you needn't look so embarrassed about it. I don't mind being seen with you; I'm not a bit exclusive. Well, it was a shame to tease him-so it was. Now, as a very special favor, how would you like to go into Price's with me, while I shop a little?
"H'm, you don't seem awfully eager. What? Walk up the avenue instead? Well, we will, afterward. But let's run in here just a minute while I buy a veil. It won't take any time at all. And then we can go for a walk.