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The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance
The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.
"Nicolete," I said, as we rested awhile by the roadside, "I have something serious to say to you."
"Yes, dear," she said, looking rather frightened.
"Well, dear, it is this,--our love must end with our holiday.
No good can come of it."
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The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance is here in full — 61 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/12 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.
Line 2
"Nicolete," I said, as we rested awhile by the roadside, "I have something serious to say to you."
Line 3
"Yes, dear," she said, looking rather frightened.
Line 4
"Well, dear, it is this,--our love must end with our holiday.
Line 5
No good can come of it."

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a

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

all

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

and

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

as

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From this reading "Nicolete," I said, as we rested awhile by the roadside, "I have something serious to say to you."

AT

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

awhile

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From this reading "Nicolete," I said, as we rested awhile by the roadside, "I have something serious to say to you."

been

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

bitter

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

by

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From this reading "Nicolete," I said, as we rested awhile by the roadside, "I have something serious to say to you."

can

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From this reading No good can come of it."

come

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

conveying

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

dear

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From this reading "Yes, dear," she said, looking rather frightened.

ecstasy

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

end

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From this reading "Well, dear, it is this,--our love must end with our holiday.

favourable

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

for

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

frightened

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From this reading "Yes, dear," she said, looking rather frightened.

good

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From this reading No good can come of it."

had

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

have

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From this reading "Nicolete," I said, as we rested awhile by the roadside, "I have something serious to say to you."

holiday

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From this reading "Well, dear, it is this,--our love must end with our holiday.

HOW

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

I

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

is

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From this reading "Well, dear, it is this,--our love must end with our holiday.

it

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

looking

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From this reading "Yes, dear," she said, looking rather frightened.

LOVE

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

MAKES

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

more

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

morning

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

must

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From this reading "Well, dear, it is this,--our love must end with our holiday.

My

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

next

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

Nicolete

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

No

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From this reading No good can come of it."

not

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

of

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

on

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

once

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

ONE

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

opportunity

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

our

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

rather

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From this reading "Yes, dear," she said, looking rather frightened.

resolution

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

rested

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From this reading "Nicolete," I said, as we rested awhile by the roadside, "I have something serious to say to you."

roadside

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From this reading "Nicolete," I said, as we rested awhile by the roadside, "I have something serious to say to you."

said

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From this reading "Nicolete," I said, as we rested awhile by the roadside, "I have something serious to say to you."

say

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From this reading "Nicolete," I said, as we rested awhile by the roadside, "I have something serious to say to you."

serious

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From this reading "Nicolete," I said, as we rested awhile by the roadside, "I have something serious to say to you."

she

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From this reading "Yes, dear," she said, looking rather frightened.

sleeplessness

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

slept

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

something

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From this reading "Nicolete," I said, as we rested awhile by the roadside, "I have something serious to say to you."

the

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From this reading "Nicolete," I said, as we rested awhile by the roadside, "I have something serious to say to you."

THIRTY

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

this

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From this reading "Well, dear, it is this,--our love must end with our holiday.

to

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

took

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

way

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

we

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

Well

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From this reading "Well, dear, it is this,--our love must end with our holiday.

were

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

when

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

while

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From this reading HOW ONE MAKES LOVE AT THIRTY My sleeplessness while Nicolete slept had not been all ecstasy, for I had come to a bitter resolution; and next morning, when we were once more on our way, I took a favourable opportunity of conveying it to Nicolete.

with

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From this reading "Well, dear, it is this,--our love must end with our holiday.

Yes

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From this reading "Yes, dear," she said, looking rather frightened.

you

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From this reading "Nicolete," I said, as we rested awhile by the roadside, "I have something serious to say to you."

Chapter 22 of The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance by Richard Le Gallienne holds 61 sentences, grouped into 13 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 22 holds 61 sentences of The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance, unabridged, divided into 13 reading sections.

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House
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Thirtieth
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