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A Great Success

CHAPTER VI
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Surely he would come and find her soon.

Oh, the time people spent on lunching in these big houses! The vibration of the train seemed to be still running through her limbs.
She was indeed wearied out, and in a few minutes, what with the sudden quiet and the softness of the cushions which had been spread for her, she fell unexpectedly asleep.
When she woke, she saw her husband sitting beside her--patiently--with a tray on his knee.
"Oh, Arthur!--what time is it?
Have I been asleep long ?" "Nearly an hour.

I looked in before, but Lady Dunstable wouldn't let me wake you.

She--and he--and I--have been talking.

Upon my word, Doris, you've been and gone and done it! But don't say anything! You've got to eat this chicken first." He fed her with it, looking at her the while with affectionate and admiring eyes.


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