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 gone off well. He had praised the dinner, especially the rhubarb pie with custard sauce.

"I really believe I could try a bit of the pie and custard, with a cup of tea," said Mrs. Bye faintly.

Delight observed: "I don't think Mr. Hodgins likes me very well. He gave me a stern kind of look as he went out."

"I hope you didn't put yourself forward too much in the dining-room," said Mrs. Jessop, cutting the pie.

"Men are always giving her queer looks," said Annie sarcastically.

Delight smiled her lazy smile, and shrugged her goddess-like shoulders.

"Well I think they're comical and I don't care who hears me say it. Comical to the very marrow.marrow." [sic]