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Cheeks flushed. My friend coughed, but Mr. Dan did not even turn to her, continuing to look at me with the interest of a snake that has caught a mouse.

– As I understand it, not a single attempt was successful? I asked, lifting my chin proudly.

– As you can see, no, – the man grinned. – So give up your hopes, Mistress Wilt.

What other hopes?! Yes, he… yes I… yes, I myself run away from the wedding with special zeal!

– I sympathize in advance with the one who still succeeds, – I answered, for a moment forgetting that I was in a student dormitory, in a single shirt, standing on a bed in front of a barely familiar man. – It’s necessary: to endure your conceit all your life.

Next to this stranger, I felt at least in a ball gown at a social event. Amazing man! Surprisingly cheeky.

– Ahem, – her friend coughed louder, finally drawing attention to herself. Alicia, can you explain to me what’s going on?

– BUT? I woke up and shivered. – Thank you, Mr. Dan, for the escort. Now you can be free. The tour is over.