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"I am very much obliged to you for coming," Newman said. "I hope it won't get you into trouble."
"I don't think I shall be missed. My lady, in these days, is not fond of having me about her. " This was said with a certain fluttered eagerness which increased Newman's sense of having inspired the old woman with confidence.