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 Gardens is the weak point in Lady Tullislaith's scheme of seclusion," said the Honorable John Ruffin with conviction. "In Kensington Gardens this letter must be delivered; and we must leave the manner of its deliverance to Pollyooly. I think we can: she has an uncommonly fertile mind."

"She has that," said Captain Croome in warm assent.

"Besides, Lady Grizel will give her the chance. She'll make it," said the Honorable John Ruffin.

"She's bound to," said Captain Croome hopefully.

"Well, you'd better be in Kensington Gardens when they come there, Pollyooly. Then just hang about till you get the chance. Don't go too near them: you don't want Argus, Lady Grizel's maid's name is Argus, of course, to recognize you," said the Honorable John Ruffin.

"No, sir; but she calls her 'Symons,' sir," said Pollyooly.

"A pet name," said the Honorable John Ruffin.

Pollyooly hesitated; then she said, "Please, sir: can I wear a hat, sir?"