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      3 months ago

      Also:

      “Now,” answered the youth. “Now, dear Bella, while we have the chance to be alone and free from interruption. You know, Bella, we are no longer children?”

      Bella nodded her head.

      “Well, there are things which are not known to children, and which are necessary for lovers not only to know, but also to practice.”

      “Dear me,” said the girl, seriously.

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        “I can’t tell you without showing you as well,” replied Charlie; “the knowledge can only be learnt by experience.”

        “Oh, go on then and show me,” carried the girl, in whose bright eyes and glowing cheeks I thought I could detect a very conscious knowledge of the kind of instruction about to be imparted.

        this is honestly kinda funny