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A fortnight had passed since the affair at the settlement when Hardie arrived at the Marston homestead toward supper-time. After the meal was over, he accompanied his host and Edgar to the little room used for an office.
"As I've been busy since four this morning, I don't mean to do anything more," said George, "I suppose you don't smoke?"