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The first time she was alone with Waddington she brought the conversation round to Charlie. Waddington had spoken of him on the evening of their arrival. She pretended that he was no more than an acquaintance of her husband.
‘I never much cared for him,' said Waddington. ‘I've always thought him a bore.'