Sir Andrew was standing with his back to her and close to a table upon which stood a massive silver candelabra.

A slip of paper was in his hand, and he was in the very act of perusing its contents.
Unperceived, her soft clinging robe making not the slightest sound upon the heavy carpet, not daring to breathe until she had accomplished her purpose, Marguerite slipped close behind him.

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