Ther dull not to see any one," with a little quiver of the lip which Sir
William did not perceive. Then speaking more lightly, "It is a pity we
can't have some kind of automatic arrangement at our front doors, like
the thing for testing sovereigns at the Mint, by which the heavy,
tiresome people would be shot back into the street, and the light,
amusing ones shot into the hall." "I am quite agreeable," said Sir
William, "as long as Aunt Anna is shot back into the street." "Ah, how
delightful it would be!" said Lady Gore longingly. "And Miss Tarlton
too, please," said Sir William. "My dear William," Lady Gore said, "Miss
Tarlton is
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