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 done it to burn his boats behind him. Then suddenly she seized a pen and wrote:—

With quick, decisive movements Patricia folded the note, addressed the envelope and handed it to the maid, then she turned to Mr. Bonsor.

"I am sorry to interrupt work, Mr. Bonsor; but that was rather an important note that I had to answer."

Mr. Bonsor smiled sympathetically.

At lunch-time Patricia purchased a copy of The Morning Post, and there saw in all its unblushing mendacity the announcement.