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It would be difficult to say which of the three was the most astounded by the episode. It was Tydvil, however, who first recovered himself. "If, Mr. Brewer, you have all you needed, there is no reason for you to wait." The freezing politeness of the words matched his manner. He stood aside, holding the door open for the exit of the culprit. And--Mr. Brewer went, but not gracefully. The flushed girl waited beside her chair as Tydvil hung up his coat and hat. He took his seat and motioned her to hers. As she sat down, Geraldine stammered, "Oh, Mr. Jones--I-- I."
He held up his hand. "I think, Miss Brand, that unless you particularly wish to discuss the--er--episode, which, I have no doubt, was extremely distasteful to you, we will not refer to it--for the present, at any rate. Let us get to our mail first."