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On his way to his office -- and important correspondence -- Colonel Tallboys made a long détour to Egmore, in order to advise, and take council with, Fanny his wife. Arrived at Hooper's Gardens, he ran up the marble stairs with enviable activity, and dashed into the boudoir, calling:
"Fan -- Fan -- I say, where are you, Fan?"