"And getting a good deal paler than you were--as I saw at first sight.
What is the matter?"
"Nothing at all, sir."
"Did you take any cold that night you half drowned me?"
"Not the least."
"Return to the drawing-room: you are deserting too early."
"I am tired, sir."
He looked at me for a minute.
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"And a little depressed," he said. "What about? Tell me."
"Nothing--nothing, sir. I am not depressed."
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