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"Let not the heavens hear these tell-tale women. " / -- RICHARD III.
"Dear me, Miss Dopping! " exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat. "This is indeed an unexpected pleasure. It is ages since I have seen you! Do come near the fire. Ah, I forgot, you are not one of its worshippers, like me. I would rather dispense with my dinner than my fire!"