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第5章 趋之若鹜

　　"Yes," said young George.

　　Under better material conditions, this kind of work would nothave been so bad, but the new socialism which involves pleasantworking conditions for employees had not then taken hold uponmanufacturing companies.

　　The old illusion that here was some one who needed her aid beganto grow in Carrie's mind. She truly pitied this sad, lonelyfigure. To think that all his fine state should be so barren forwant of her; that he needed to make such an appeal when sheherself was lonely and without anchor. Surely, this was too bad.

　　A PILGRIM, AN OUTLAW--THE SPIRIT DETAINED

　　They had an arrangement by which he placed twelve dollars a weekin her hands, out of which to pay current expenses. He heaved alittle sigh as she said this, and drew out his purse. Again hefelt the dread of the thing. Here he was taking off, taking off,and nothing coming in.

　　Chapter XV

　　"Had your breakfast yet?" inquired that worthy.

　　"Now," said Drouet, "why don't you move to-night?"

　　When she went into her own flat she had this to think about. Shedid not know whether she would ever see this man any more. Whatdifference could it make--what difference could it make?