she asked presently , as she settled herself on a rustic seat . `` Very soon . '' `` You have said that a dozen times within the last three weeks . '' `` I dare say , short answers save trouble . '' `` He expects you , and you really ought to go . '' `` Hospitable creature ! I know it . '' `` Then why do n't you do it ? '' `` Natural depravity , I suppose . '' `` Natural indolence , you mean . It 's really dreadful ! '' and Amy looked severe . `` Not so bad as it seems , for I should only plague him if I went , so I might as well stay and plague you a little longer , you can bear it better , in fact I think it agrees with you excellently , '' and Laurie composed himself for a lounge on the broad ledge of the balustrade . Amy shook her head and opened her sketchbook with an air of resignation , but she had made up her mind to lecture ` that boy ' and in a minute she began again . `` What are you doing just now ? '' `` Watching lizards . '' `` No , no . I mean what do you intend and wish to do ? '' `` Smoke a cigarette , if you 'll allow me . '' `` How provoking you are !
I do n't approve of cigars and I will only XXXXX it on condition that you let me put you into my sketch .
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