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time we started yet?"

"It's just half-past seven," answered Mr Chester, consulting his

watch, "and I'm rather hazy as to the exact place"

"Deepdene Wood," said Sir Jasper dreamily

"You know the place?"

"Oh, yes!"

"Then we may as well start, if you are ready?"

"Yes, it will be cool and fresh, outside"

"Settle the bill, Selby, we'll walk on slowly," said Mr Chester,

and, with a last glance at the mirror, he slipped his arether

Mr Selbyatat?" he de tone

"If you are pleased to refer to iven for use, and that having used the since arrived at the conclusion that I don't

like you"

"Ah?" said he, frowning fiercer than ever

"Yes," said I, "though whether it is your person, your manner, or

your voice that displeases me most, I am unable to say"