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She was in no mood to quarrel with any quality that would ward off disgrace . `` I do n't know what to make of Lise -- she do n't appear to have any principles ... '' If the Wiley affair lasted longer than those preceding it , this was because former suitors had not commanded automobiles . When Mr. Wiley lost his automobile he lost his luck -- if it may be called such . One April evening , after a stroll with Eda , Janet reached home about nine o'clock to find Lise already in their room , to remark upon the absence of Mr. Wiley 's picture from the frame . `` I 'm through with him , '' Lise declared briefly , tugging at her hair . `` Through with him ? '' Janet repeated .