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said politely that I had something important to attend

to. I immediately went away. Great Smoker got hold

of my arm tightly and said she knew I was not happy

with her because she was a heavy smoker. She

guaranteed to give up smoking. I said if she could

give up smoking, I might consider to continue to

keep up a good relationship with her. She said that

maybe, as time passed by, I might fall in love with

her.

Great Smoker requested to date me again. I

promised. She asked me to date her again in the park

at night. I said the park was too far from my

dormitory and to date at night was not convenient.

When I came back, it was too late and was not easy

to take a train. I suggested meeting on Sunday

morning. She hesitated for long time and then at last

she agreed.

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