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"Rather strange, isn't it? " said Miss Delmege in tones of weak despondency. "If it hadn't been for this wretched flu, _I_ should have been going out to Plessing every day with the work, I suppose, as Gracie is doing now."
"Yes, I suppose you would," agreed Miss Henderson blankly.