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"Have it as you like, Vauch, and don't burn your little fingers," said Davy; and then he opened the letter, and with many interjections proceeded to read it.

As soon as Davy had recovered his breath he said, with what gravity he could command, "Seems to me, Nelly Vauch, begging your pardon, darling, that we've been a couple of fools."