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While Hester was busy dressing Nancy's hair Lady Georgina seated herself near, and began chatting volubly as usual.
"By the way," she said, after a moment's pause, "I am told there has been another robbery in the neighbourhood. The burglars broke into Belton Priory last night. Fortunately they were heard before they committed much mischief."