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Just at this moment the door was opened, and the Squire came in. He was of different stuff from his wife. When he saw Effie, his face beamed with pleasure, and he held out a big, hearty hand.
"Miss Staunton! " he exclaimed. "Why, this is a pleasure! Oh, you must not run away; you must sit down and tell me all about yourself -- I've been longing to hear about you. How is your brother in the City, and your mother? I do hope she is a little better. And all those other lads and lasses? Sit down, my clear child, I insist on it -- I have lots of things to say to you."