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When the Governor entered the reception room he came in unexpectedly, as Father Maurice was leaning forward with one of Mike's red hands clasped in his two white ones. Mike was wiping his eyes with his coat sleeve.
The Governor paused in the doorway and coughed. His visitors started in surprise, and then arose.