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Punctual to the hour, and in a suitable evening dress, Rupert Colchester appeared at the Achesons' house. Mrs. Acheson received him with her usual kindness. She was alone in the room when the young man happened to put in an appearance.
"Do you know," she said, "that I am quite glad to have an opportunity of seeing you by yourself. I am not at all happy about your sister."