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The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger. It was more prolonged and infinitely more artistic.
"Artistic" was Bundle's word. She had been zealous in her ministrations -- largely consisting of the application of cold water -- and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.