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The Blotting Book

CHAPTER I
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Martin had already valeted it, after its run, and was just locking up when Morris arrived.
Morris gave his orders for next day after a quite unnecessary examination into the internal economy of the beloved, and was just going back to the house, when he paused, remembering something.
"Oh Martin," he said, "while I am here, I want you to help in the house, you know at dinner and so on, just as you did to-night.

And when there are guests of mine here I want you to look after them.

For instance, when Mr.Taynton goes tonight you will be there to give him his hat and coat.
You'll have rather a lot to do, I'm afraid." Morris finished his cigarette and went back to the drawing-room where Mr.
Taynton was already engaged in the staid excitements of backgammon with his mother.

That game over, Morris took his place, and before long the lawyer rose to go.
"Now I absolutely refuse to let you interrupt your game," he said.

"I have found my way out of this house often enough, I should think.


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