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"Now, Florence," said Mrs Fortescue, "I suppose you have got something to tell me."
"I have," answered Florence. She spoke almost flippantly. "I am very, very hungry. I hope you have a nice dinner, a specially nice dinner for us both to enjoy together to-night, Mrs Fortescue."