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Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice -- not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage -- and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.
"May I speak to you, Lady Jane?"