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The next afternoon Hermia was sitting in the library with Miss Starbruck when Helen came in. Hermia greeted her eagerly. Helen always diverted her mind. Perversely, also, she wanted to hear some one speak of Quintard.
"I have only a few moments," said Helen. "I told Mr. Winston to call for me at four. We are going to find a place to walk where we shall not meet everybody we know. " She stopped suddenly as she caught sight of Miss Starbruck's gray, erect figure and shocked expression. "I beg your pardon, Miss Starbruck," she said, sweetly; "I did not see you."