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WHETHER it was owing to the fact that I arrived at my new home on Friday or not I cannot say, but certain it is that I had the ill luck to displease my aunt before I had been in the house half an hour. When Mr. Hyde rose to go, after the exchange of some compliments, I naturally rose too, unwilling to lose sight of my old friend till the last moment.
"Remain seated if you please, Olivia," said my aunt.