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George had not known until this meeting with his old friends how much ill-health and confinement had pulled him down. He scarcely dared to look at Ella, for there came a lump in his throat whenever his eyes fell on her brave, steadfast face. Sir Henry's presence was a great relief to them both. The baronet's comments on the situation was so inapposite, and he had such a strong sense that he was rendered ridiculous by this journey to France to chaperon his daughter in her efforts on behalf of another woman's husband, that he gave them something to laugh at when they were only too ready to cry. Ella was as practical as ever.
"What are you going to do? " asked she, drawing George aside with her usual _brusquerie_ when the first greetings were over.