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`` If you do n't mind , '' said Marjorie , turning to Harold , `` I 'd like to go see mother . For I 'll be with you people all afternoon and evening . '' `` Certainly , '' assented Harold ; and John flushed at his own egotism in expecting Marjorie to prefer his society to that of her own family . A little after two o'clock the Ford sedan again drove up to Wilkinsons ' , and Marjorie , with her little bag in her hand , appeared . Ruth was already in the front seat with Harold , and John got out and assisted Marjorie into the back seat beside him . If John Hadley hoped for a tete-a-tete with Marjorie , he was greatly disappointed , for both girls seemed to be plotting to keep the conversation general . They asked all about college , and the club , and the dance ; Marjorie wanted to hear something about the towns of Trenton and Princeton ; and both girls talked animatedly about the summer 's canoe trip .