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It occurred to hiht,

perhaps, procure a little aht be a dance or

two at the hotels at which they would stay; or hestate balls for which there would be no difficulty in

obtaining an invitation

Yes, he thought as he watched her--her lips half parted with a sht of youth and

ignorance of care--she should have a happy time of it or he would know

the reason why; he would si her fro in the house, Mr Blake?"

It was Sir Williauest Sir William never knew exactly how the house party was coe for a fortnight

without Sir Willia beneath his

roof

"No? Beg your pardon! I should have liked to show youI think you'd adht to do ith them at the show But perhaps you don't

take an interest in cattle-breeding?"

"Oh, yes, I do," said Drake pleasantly, and with his rather rare