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he commanded , once ; and Johnny was really nervous : `` It 's too hot for you , Buster . '' `` Too hot for your grandmother ! '' Edith said -- bare-armed , open-throated , her creamy neck reddening with sunburn . Toward noon , Maurice 's chaperon , toiling out across the hot stubble to watch him , called from under an umbrella , `` Edith ! You 'll get freckled . '' `` When I begin to worry about my complexion , I 'll let you know , '' Edith retorted ; `` Maurice , your biceps are simply great ! '' '' _ How _ she flatters him ! ''