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"The admittance would be just as well, perhaps," Herepath said a trifle coldly.
"My dear boy, you have just been watching a little comedy of the most brilliant type. It is rather unfortunate that you are not in the mood to appreciate it. Now, by my cleverness, backed up by the natural astuteness of the Count, I have averted a great scandal--and incidentally saved that excellent Gillispie from a severe wigging. That diamond is not mine----"