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It had been engaged by the Duke, and four or five people were already seated in it. They appeared all to be friends of Lady Grenellen's, and she was soon the soul of the party, laughing and telling of her mishap about the train, her white teeth gleaming and her rouge-pink cheeks glowing like a peach.
I lifted the pile of papers, one after another, and at last came upon one with the address printed on the outside of the envelope the address of the dress-maker where Lady Grenellen's clothes came from. This bill the lawyers should not see. I looked carefully to the end of the pile. There were no more of any consequence. I wished I could find her letters too, to save them also.
What happened I do not know, but when they joined us all in the hall again the heiress was with the Duke, Lord Luffton walked alone, while Augustus, once more beaming, was close to Lady Grenellen's side. So it is an ill wind that blows no one any good. Next day, after a delightful shooting-lunch and a brisk walk back, the heiress came to my room and talked to me.
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