What if I were to bribe Reynolds into taking care of your chTerrible idea.
Such are our beginnings: one step at a time, hm? From here on out, you may count on an all-night stay each time you visit. In fact, you'll find I require your presence through the night; now that I’ve had it, I’ll be hard-pressed to do without.
So long as you’re able. I’ve no wish to make trouble for my Puppy.
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It won’t surprise you to hear I’ve some wariness regarding that the farm. And I might ask which is the the more outrageous crime: forsaking chores or bringing home the local loan sharksomeone liable to set your mother’s blood boilingyour admittedly noxious maybe-bo [ … ] the nefarious Mr. Gold?
Please don’t mistake me: I’ve crossed hostile (rightfully hostile, I admit) territory before, and I don’t deny I’m tempted. ‘The all-inclusive Puppy package?’ I would settle for nothing less, and I’m keen to discover just what is included in this terrifically attractive bundle.
No, don’t tell me! I should rather keep it as a surprise for tonight. A mystery for my anticipation, to light each corner of my day.
—Did I say ‘tonight’? I fear I may have shown my hand prematurely. A pity, perhaps; I [ … ] am not averse to a bit of begging from my Puppy.
If he feels at all inclined to beg, of course. In such a situation, who would I be to say ‘no’?
The point I’ve wandered from: If you’ve no compunctions about this getaway, if it will cause no [ … ] fracture among your family, I happily tender my acceptance, and ask that you set my name down for this most enviable package without delay. I'll pack my— Well. What does one need for a farm?
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Is that wise?What if I were to bribe Reynolds into taking care of your chTerrible idea.Such are our beginnings: one step at a time, hm? From here on out, you may count on an all-night stay each time you visit. In fact, you'll find I require your presence through the night; now that I’ve had it, I’ll be hard-pressed to do without.
So long as you’re able. I’ve no wish to make trouble for my Puppy.
[ … ]
It won’t surprise you to hear I’ve some wariness regarding
thatthe farm. And I might ask which is the the more outrageous crime: forsaking chores or bringing homethe local loan sharksomeone liable to set your mother’s blood boilingyour admittedly noxious maybe-bo[ … ] the nefarious Mr. Gold?Please don’t mistake me: I’ve crossed hostile (rightfully hostile, I admit) territory before, and I don’t deny I’m tempted. ‘The all-inclusive Puppy package?’ I would settle for nothing less, and I’m keen to discover just what is included in this terrifically attractive bundle.
No, don’t tell me! I should rather keep it as a surprise for tonight. A mystery for my anticipation, to light each corner of my day.
—Did I say ‘tonight’? I fear I may have shown my hand prematurely. A pity, perhaps; I [ … ] am not averse to a bit of begging from my Puppy.
If he feels at all inclined to beg, of course. In such a situation, who would I be to say ‘no’?
The point I’ve wandered from: If you’ve no compunctions about this getaway, if it will cause no [ … ] fracture among your family, I happily tender my acceptance, and ask that you set my name down for this most enviable package without delay. I'll pack my— Well. What does one need for a farm?