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"MY dear child," said Miss Ackerman, speaking in a tone which made Percy start, "I am so glad you have come; but we did not expect you till to-morrow. How did you get here?"
Percy had to explain that Mr. Hausen had changed his plans, which had changed her own; and added, that Mrs. Richardson had telegraphed to that effect.