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Sir Lawrence Dacre was just stepping out of Mr. Large's house, his head erect, his eyes shining, his whole face transformed, looking as a man might who has just received some very joyful tidings, when he suddenly felt a heavy hand on his shoulder, and, turning, found himself face to face with Lord Teignmouth.
Sir Lawrence's face changed again, and he drew a little away from his former friend. He could not forget Reginald's cruel desertion of his young sister, and was not inclined to encourage his advances under the circumstances.