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As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
"I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick -- " Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.