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`` I do n't think I 'll come now , '' she replied . `` But why not ? Are you in a hurry ? You 've plenty of time before five o'clock -- heaps ! '' `` I 'd prefer not to come , '' she insisted , in an abashed and diffident voice . `` But what 's up ? '' he demanded , stepping back to the pavement , and glancing directly into her eyes .