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When Sir Anthony decided that the hotel would suit him well enough, he sent for his daughter Lyle.
Here, however, feminine opposition came into play. Nora entreated that her friend should stay with her at the Bank House, while the Hermitage was being put into order, and Lyle on her arrival backed up the entreaties of her friend successfully. Her father gave in, and the two girls rejoiced in unlimited freedom and untiring companionship.