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But we 've quarreled on that subject too many times already , without your loosening your grip on the dollars . To get back to our subject , I assure you I shall not be gone longer than twenty-one days , and the trip wo n't cost you a single penny . '' `` When did you propose going ? '' `` We take the noon train on Monday for Chicago . '' He got his hat and left the house without another word , leaving Alora exultant . She hurried over to tell Mary Louise the good news . `` Did he really consent ? ''