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Mr.Vanborough impatiently gave way. "Very well.
Let her in.
Mind, if she comes here, she's only to look into the room, and go out again.
If she wants to ask questions, she must go to the agent." Mr.Delamayn interfered once more, in the interests, this time, of the lady of the house. "Might it not be desirable," he suggested, "to consult Mrs.Vanborough before you quite decide ?" "Where's your mistress ?" "In the garden, or the paddock, Sir--I am not sure which." "We can't send all over the grounds in search of her.
Tell the house-maid, and show the lady in." The servant withdrew.
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