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Ralph,” he said. “Go away,” he whispered, for she was lingering. “We just want to remind you, it might be very dangerous to your father” (by now Mary heard him through the door; she took her seat) “if he heard this now. Of course you and your mother’ll know best but in case you have to explain, when you come away to the funeral, it might be better just to say that Jay’s been hurt; not in danger. Don’t you think?
“What did you say?
“Why no, we …
“He’s at Roberts’. I came in with him tonight.
“Why I’d suppose that …”
“Oh heavens!” Mary said, loudly enough that her father jumped. “Ralph’s an undertaker!”
“Of course, I see your point, Ralph.
“No. Not yet.
“Well the saving of money is not a question in this ...
“Look here, Ralph, will you just ...
“Will you just hold the phone a minute, please? I really think we should leave this up to Mary, don’t you?
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