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`` I do n't quite like , '' she said , `` showing this letter to -- to '' she hesitated , but it had to come out -- `` to a man , that is , to another man than the one for whom it was intended . '' The neuter gender business had got a pretty damaging side-hit . `` Well , never mind about letting him read the letter . Will you go over to his house with me at noon , when he comes back after his morning visits , and have a talk over the whole matter with him ? You know I have sometimes had to say must to you , Lurida , and now I say you must go to the doctor 's with me and carry that letter . '' There was no resisting the potent monosyllable as the sweet but firm voice delivered it . At noon the two maidens rang at the doctor 's door .