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There was a good deal going on that morning. Somewhat later than the others, Stephen left home to pay his own visit. In case he was wanted (there might be any kind of news) he told his mother, who didn't eat breakfast but had just come down, that for the next couple of hours he would be with Lance Forrester.
‘Oh, that one,' she said without more comment.