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 freckles had long since realised, that there were passable aspects of Kipps. He confided, he submitted; and for both of them he had the realest, the most seductively flattering undertone of awe and reverence.

He remained about two hours, having forgotten how terribly incorrect it is to stay at such a length. They did not mind at all.