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I began to feel an intense longing to see Avis, and I
had planned, if Thorwald should insist on leaving too soon, to propose to
Proctor that I would stay a few days and assist him in the observatory.
The doctor and I soon found an opportunity to speak together privately,
and he began:
"So the voice of Avis was a little familiar to you?"
"Yes," I replied, "but I am not able to tell from what niche in memory's
hall it comes."
"Does it recall anything you heard or saw on the moon?"
"That dreadful place? No, indeed," I replied. "Are you going to bring up
Mona again?" "You asked me never to mention that name again, and now you
have spoken it."
"Well," I asked, "will you forgive me for that foolish request if I will
let you talk to me about her now?"
"I am not anxious to talk about her," the doctor answered, "especially as
I know the topic is not a pleasant one to you."
Without noticing this last remark, I asked abruptly:
"Was Mona a good singer?"
"Fair."
"As good as Avis?"
"I think so, though I am not a critic.


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