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128 "An unjustifiable suspicion that ever a man—"

("I don't think much on her judgment, of course.")

"Consider my position. Have I gained no character?"

"It might be possible to do something for him as a performer."

"Have I—(Bother! It's no good!)"

"And so, dear Vicar, I propose to give him an opportunity of showing us what he can do. I have been thinking it all over as I drove here. On Tuesday next, I will invite just a few people of taste, and he shall bring his violin. Eigh? And if that goes well, I will see if I can get some introductions and really push him."

"But Lady, Lady Hammergallow."

"Not another word!" said Lady Hammergallow, still resolutely holding her speaking trumpet before her and clutching her eyeglasses. "I really must not leave those horses. Cutler is so annoyed if I keep them too long. He finds waiting tedious, poor man, unless there is a public-house near." She made for the door.

"Damn!" said the Vicar, under his breath.