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She uplifted her innocent eyes demurely to his face. "You are so kind.
I am deeply interested just now In the Japanese conception of the
transmigration of souls."
"How extremely fortunate! It chances to be my favorite theme, but my
mental processes are peculiar, and you must permit me to work up toward
it somewhat gradually. For instance, as a question leading that way,
how, in the incarnation of this world, do you manage to exist in such a
hole of a place?--that is, provided you really reside here."
"Why, I consider this a most delightful nook."
"My reference was to Glencaid."
"Oh! Why, I live from within, not without. Mind and heart, not
environment, make life, and my time is occupied most congenially. I am
being faithfully nurtured on the Presbyterian catechism, and also
trained in the graces of earthly society. These alternate, thus
preparing me for whatever may happen in this world or the next."
His face pictured bewilderment, but also a determination to persevere.
"An interesting combination, I admit. But from your appearance this
cannot always have been your home?"
"Oh, thank you.
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