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Douglas Fairmile, coming down to breakfast next morning, found Nina and Cynthia already at table.
"Good morning, Douglas," Cynthia greeted him. "You don't seem quite your usual bright self to-day. A trifle heavy-eyed and even duller-looking than usual. Did the thunder keep you awake?"