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 'I think I see,' she remarked,. [sic]

'Is there anything wrong?' I asked anxiously.

'N-no,' said Dolly, 'not exactly wrong. In fact, I rather think I like that last bit best. Still, don't you think?'

She rose, came round the table, took up the pen, and put it back in my hand.

'What's this for?' I asked.

'To correct the mistake,' said Dolly.

'Do you really think so?' said I.

'I'm afraid so,' said Dolly.

I took the pen and made a certain alteration. Dolly took up the album. Are unanimous, she read, in encouraging all others to seek a similar privilege." Yes, you meant that, you know, Mr. Carter.'

'I suppose I must have,' said I, rather sulkily.

'The other was nonsense,' urged Dolly.

'Oh, utter nonsense,' said I.

'And you had to write the truth!'

'Yes, I had to write some of it.'

'And nonsense can't be the truth, can it, Mr. Carter?'

'Of course it can't, Lady Mickleham.'

'Where are you going, Mr. Carter?' she asked; for I rose from my chair.

'To have a quiet smoke,' said I.

'Alone?' asked Dolly.

'Yes, alone,' said I.

I walked towards the door. Dolly stood by the table fingering the album. I had almost reached the door; then I happened to look round.