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The Duke had secured a few minutes alone with the girl. The remainder of the guests had departed, and Hank was keeping Mrs. Terrill mildly amused with an exposition of his philosophy.
It was a memorable day in the Duke's life, for amongst other unique experiences, he felt a diffidence amounting to shyness.