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I'm due at home in--in
half an hour. We lunch very punctually."
"I was particularly anxious for you and Maud to meet under the
conditions that obtained last night," went on Mr. Blithers, with a
regretful look at the log they were passing. "Nothing could have been
more--er--ripping."
"I hear from every one that your daughter is most attractive," said
Robin. "Sorry not to have met her, Mr. Blithers."
"Oh, you'll meet her all right. Prince. She's coming home to-day. I
believe Mrs. Blithers is expecting you to dinner to-night. She--"
"I'm sure there must be some mistake," began Robin, but was cut
short.
"I was on my way to Red Roof to ask you and Count Quiddux to give us
this evening in connection with that little affair we are arranging.
It is most imperative that it should be to-night, as my attorney is
coming up for the conference."
"I fear that Mrs. King has planned something--"
Mr. Blithers waved his hand deprecatingly. "I am sure Mrs. King will
let you off when she knows how important it is. As a matter of fact,
it has to be tonight or not at all.


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