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'You will be good enough to keep the children quiet and amused this evening, Miss Cheyne,' said Mrs. De Jobbyns, 'as we have company coming to dinner. Also have them nicely dressed, as they may be sent for to dessert or to the drawing-room.'
Being now used to be spoken to in this style, Alison merely bowed, on which Mrs. De Jobbyns said, sharply,