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 I never get that. You did n't notice it? Probably not, but I did."

Here the maid appeared at the door and her mistress rose. "My supper? Very well, I 'll come. I 'd ask you to stay, doctor, but there would n't be enough for two. They seldom send up enough for one,"—she spoke bitterly.—"I have n't got a sense of you yet," turning directly to Archie again. "You have n't been here. You 've only announced yourself, and told me you are coming to-morrow. You have n't seen me, either. This is not I. But I 'll be here waiting for you to-morrow, my whole works! Good night, till then." She patted him absently on the sleeve and gave him a little shove toward the door.