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Deane was shown into what was apparently the morning-room of the Sarsby domicile by an open-mouthed and very country-looking domestic, who regarded him all the time with unaffected curiosity. Mr. Sarsby was sitting in an easy-chair, reading the _Times_. Directly he recognized his visitor he showed signs of nervousness.
"Ah, Mr. Deane! " he said, rising. "How do you do, Mr. Deane?"