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44 I silently vowed to myself that I would tell no more lies to my hostesses.

"Who's them?" I inquired ungrammatically and peevishly, for I was tired.

"Arthur Ravener and Captain Dillington."

"I don't know," I answered. "Mr. Ravener was away from me before I could make up my mind whether I liked him or not. I forgive him freely."

"Ah!" said Letty, with such detestable unction that, friend though I was, I could have enjoyed boxing her ears, "he doesn't pay you compliments. I expect the amiability was all on your side."

I made no answer, but with a hasty "goodnight," I jumped into the carriage which was awaiting me and was borne homewards.