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Faithful to his promise, Edgar Sefton turned up at Regent Terrace the following afternoon. His reception was flattering enough to please a vainer man, though Elsie said little, sitting in the drawing-room for the most part in silence.
"We shall be able to talk to our hearts' content," Vera Barrington said. "I have given orders that I am at home to no one. Another cup of tea, Mr. Sefton? Well, if you won't have any more, let us talk business. I can see from the way your hand is moving towards your waistcoat pocket that you are unconsciously feeling for your cigarette case. You may smoke if you like; in fact I shall be glad if you will.