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"They have enough to do, I assure you, to re-activate me--keep me young
and in good condition. To say nothing of the flowers, which also need a
little friendly attention. . . ."
Mr. Heard enjoyed that luncheon. "The food, the wine, the service--they
were faultless; something altogether out of the way," he declared with
frank conviction.
"Then you must come again," replied his host. "How long did you say you
were staying here?"
"Ten days or so. It depends upon Mrs. Meadows and her movements. I
understand she is all alone up there, in the clouds. Her husband's
leave has been postponed for the second time. He was going to pick her
up on his way to England. She had to leave India before him, on account
of the child."
"A pretty baby. Couldn't stand the climate, I suppose."
"Exactly. My mother asked me to look in and cheer her up a little, and
perhaps take her back with me. And really," he added, "it's rather
awkward! I have not seen my cousin since she was a little girl. What
does she look like?"
"Tailor-made.


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