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 "No; it's too bad. He has to go to St. Louis to-night."

"Right after dinner?" Gregg asked, as casually as he could.

"He's starting down town right after dinner. He has to see some one in Chicago before taking the train."

"Oh!" Gregg said slowly. "I see." Then there were sounds at the door and other guests arrived.