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"So I believe," said Random, still stiffly; "but you see I was anxious

to come and see you"

"Ah!" said Mrs Jasher equably, "you heard that I was ill Yes; I have

been in bed ever since yesterday afternoon, until a couple of hours

ago But I aood Pass me that fan,

please The fire is so hot"

Sir Frank did as he was told, and she held the feather fan between her

face and the fire, while he stared at her, wondering what to say

"Don't you find this atth "It

would be a good thing to have the s open"

Mrs Jasher shrieked

"My dear boy, are you mad? I have a touch of the influenza, and an

open ould bring about htfully

co perfume about it," sniffed Random pointedly

"I should think you knew that scent by this time, Sir Frank I use no

other and never have done Smell!" and she passed a flimsy handkerchief

of lace

Random took the handkerchief and placed it to his nostrils As he did so