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68  Yes. [Shaking hands.] You've made the acquaintance of your little pupil, I see.

 Yes, we are quite good friends already.

 Telling you about Lucy, wasn't she? Lucy has been frightening the child with foolish stories. You must put an end to all that, Miss Michel—Freda, I think?

 [After a slight start.] Yes. Enter with tea.  Sir Robert told me to bring tea here, my lady.

 Here? [To Margaret.] That must be in your honour.

 It was very sweet—I mean very kind of him.  My brother-in-law is the kindest man in the world.

 [Off her guard for a moment.] That is not what people say of him, ma'am.