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ONE Saturday it unexpectedly rained all day long, and after dinner Captain Barker, hearing from Mrs. Bratt that I was at home, sent word to enquire if I would go in for a game of chess.
I had had a very worrying week at the office, and would have dearly liked to say "No," but I had no excuse ready, and so meekly went in.