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"ELSIE, dear, I thought Mr. Gilmour was coming in for a cup of tea, and to say 'Good-bye. ' Is he coming?"
"No, mother; he had to do some visiting, and could not stay. He asked me to say Good-bye, and he will endeavour to send you particulars to-morrow about that case he has been inquiring into for you."