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THEY were passing along the white road that runs across the downs. The ground slopes up from the road, and on the crest stood the incongruous figure of Mr. Rex Guelder. Incongruous because of his straw hat, black coat and bright brown shoes. Under his arm was a folded umbrella; his hands were encased in bright yellow gloves; and drooping from his large, ugly mouth was one of those thin cigarettes of a size usually devoted to the use of ladies.
As Tony put his horse to the slope, he turned and raised his hat with a flourish.