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"And for Cleone!" added Mr Chichester over his shoulder, "our young,

disinterested Good Saer to shoulder her brother's responsibilities--"

"Proud, eh?" cried Barry up in sudden boyish passion,

"well, a else--did you?"

"Never,at last

"You are unfortunate, but you have always entle your detractors

and--abo charity"

"C-charity! damn you, Chichester, d' ye think I-I'd accept anyCleone to that depth--do you?"

"Never, Barrymaine, never, I swear"

"Why then--leave e my own affairs--"

"Perfectly, my dear fellow, I a it really is no concern

of yours, after all, suppose you cease to trouble yourself any

further in the matter, and allow Mr Barrymaine to choose for

himself--"

"I--I have decided!" cried Barrymaine, "and I tell you--"

"Wait!" said Barnabas

"Speak!" said Mr Chichester

"Wait!" repeated Barnabas, "Mr Chichester is--going, I think Let

us wait until we are alone" Then, bowing to Mr Chichester,

Barnabas opened the door wide "Sir," said he, "est that your presence is--not at all necessary?"