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She said it sounded so impecunious . They had known each other for six years . When she did n't feel like talking he did n't say : `` What 's the matter ? '' He never told her that women had no business monkeying with stocks or asked her what they called that stuff her dress was made of , or telephoned before noon . Twice a year he asked her to marry him , presenting excellent reasons . His name was Carrigan . You 'd like him .