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She: (Rather sadly) I suppose you will.

(A slight hesitation on both their parts.)

He: (After due consideration) Listen. This is a frightful thing to ask.

She: (Knowing what’s coming) After five minutes.

He: But will you—kiss me? Or are you afraid?

She: I’m never afraid—but your reasons are so poor.

He: Rosalind, I really want to kiss you.

She: So do I.

(They kiss—definitely and thoroughly.)

He: (After a breathless second) Well, is your curiosity satisfied?

She: Is yours?

He: No, it’s only aroused.

(He looks it.)

She: (Dreamily) I’ve kissed dozens of men. I suppose I’ll kiss dozens more.

He: (Abstractedly) Yes, I suppose you could—like that.

She: Most people like the way I kiss.

He: (Remembering himself) Good Lord, yes. Kiss me once more, Rosalind.

She: No—my curiosity is generally satisfied at one.

He: (Discouraged) Is that a rule?

She: I make rules to fit the cases.

He: You and I are somewhat alike—except that I’m years older in experience.

She: How old are you?

He: Almost twenty-three. You?