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Indeed, even holly and mistletoe hung in festoons upon the wall. With a sigh of content Hardrow flung himself into a chair, and seized a knife and fork. Soon a plate liberally heaped with good things was before him. Greedily he set to work, with the appetite of a man who had not tasted food for several hours.... "Dood-evening," said a voice. "Are you Father Kwistmas?"
"To what," he continued lightly, "do I owe the honour of this meeting?" "I came downstairs for my dolly," said Elsie. "The one you sent me this morning, do you remember?" "Of course I do, my dear." "And what have you bwought me now, Father Kwistmas?" Robert started. If he was to play the role successfully he must find something to give her now.
Robert turned suddenly, and gazed in amazement at the white-robed figure in the doorway. "Elsie," he murmured huskily. "Are you Father Kwistmas?" repeated Elsie. Robert felt at his chin, and thanked Heaven again that he had let his beard grow. Almost mechanically he decided to wear the mask in short, to dissemble. "Yes, my dear," he said.
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