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When Mrs. Driffield, having sent the pilgrims on their way, came back she bore under her arm a portfolio.
"What very nice young men! " she said. "I wish young men in England took such a keen interest in literature. I gave them that photo of Edward when he was dead and they asked me for one of mine, and I signed it for them. " Then very graciously: "You made a great impression on them, Roy. They said it was a real privilege to meet you."