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The History of Pendennis

CHAPTER XVII
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"Don't let's have any more of this.

We'll have some coffee, if you please," he said with a majestic air; and the old butler entering at the summons, Arthur bade him to serve that refreshment.
John said he had just carried coffee into the drawing-room, where his uncle was asking for Master Arthur, and the old man gave a glance of wonder at the three empty claret-bottles.

Smirke said he thought he'd--he'd rather not go into the drawing-room, on which Arthur haughtily said, "As you please," and called for Mr.Smirke's horse to be brought round.

The poor fellow said he knew the way to the stable and would get his pony himself, and he went into the hall and sadly put on his coat and hat.
Pen followed him out uncovered.

Helen was still walking up and down the soft lawn as the sun was setting, and the Curate took off his hat and bowed by way of farewell, and passed on to the door leading to the stable court, by which the pair disappeared.


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