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Jerry

CHAPTER XI
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The lieutenant stepped to his side and said something low and rapid, something which should have made a right-minded donkey-driver touch his hat and slink off.

But Tony held his ground with a laugh which was more impertinent than the stare had been.

The lieutenant's face flushed angrily, and his hand half instinctively went to his sword.
Constance stepped forward.
'Tony! I shall have no further need of your services.

You may go.' Tony suddenly came to his senses.
'I--beg your pardon, Miss Wilder,' he stammered.
'I shall not want you again; please go.' She turned her back and joined the others.
The two officers with final salutes took themselves off.

Miss Hazel hurried indoors to make ready for dinner; Mr.Wilder followed in her wake, muttering something about finding the change to pay Tony.


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