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 Miles sighed with relief.

"Then I don't think I've seen her."

"Well, what are you so interested in her for, then?"

"I'm not at all interested in her," answered Miles, calmly. His host stopped playing and stared at him.

"Where does it seem to affect you the worst?" he asked, with elaborate concern. "Would you like to see a doctor?"

"Shut up!" answered Miles. "Who else is here?" Hunter nursed his pipe a moment.

"That's about all, I guess," he replied, after a moment. "Or no, Simpkins came down last week."

"Simpkins?" repeated Miles questioningly.

"Yes, Simpkins! Interested in Simpkins?"

"No, I think not. Is he married?"