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Mr. Lumley Barrington, K. C. and M. P., was in the act of stepping into his carriage to drive down to the House, when he was intercepted by a message. It was his wife's maid, who came hurrying out after him.
"I beg your pardon, sir," she said, "but her ladyship particularly wished to see you as soon as you came in."