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Robert A. Heinlein - The Cat Who Walked Through Walls
Atec Февраль 29 2008 20:18:18
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. I finally said, "Sweetheart, something is bothering
you."
"I won't die from it."
"Glad to hear it. Well, when you feel like talking, I'm all ears. Meanwhile
I'll simply fan you with them. Don't feel hurried."
"Richard-" Her voice sounded choked. I was surprised to see tears slowly
creeping down each side of her nose.
"Yes, dear?"
"I've told you a pack of lies. I-"
"Stop right there. My love, my lusty little love, I have always believed
that women should be allowed to lie as much as they need to and never be taxed
with it. Lies can be their only defense against an unfriendly world. I have not
quizzed you about your past-have I?"
"No but-"
"Again stop. I haven't. You volunteered a few things. But, even so, I've
shut you up a couple of times when you were about to have an attack of
pernicious autobiography. Gwen, I didn't marry you for your money, or for your
family background, or your brains, or even for your talents in bed."
"Not even for the last? You haven't left me much."
"Oh, yes, I have. I appreciate your horizontal skills and your enthusiasm.
But competent mattress dancers are not uncommon. Take Xia, for example. I
conjecture that she is both skilled and eager."
"Probably twice as skilled as I am, but I'll be damned if she's more
eager."
"You do all right when you get your rest. But don't distract me
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