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But Evors had a suggestion to make first.
"I think it would be better, Miss Bland," he said, "if you went on and prepared Mrs. Wrath as we must call her now, for this visit. Besides, your father will probably like to change his clothing before he comes down with us. And I might also venture to suggest a visit to the bungalow and a shave."