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And Miss Wragg's criticism was justified. It only needed Millicent's presence to add a wizard's touch to the amazement with which Mrs. Vavasour and others of her kind regarded the defection of the de la Veres and the Badminton-Smythes. But Millicent was dining in her own room.
Run away and interview the head waiter. Then you are to buttonhole Bower and the American. I am just sending a chit to the Badminton-Smythes." "Who is my partner?" "Lulu, of course." De la Vere was puzzled, and looked it. "I suppose it is all right," he growled. "Still, I can't help thinking you've got something up your sleeve, Edie." She stamped a very pretty foot angrily. "Do as I tell you!
"Did Helen Wynton dine in public yesterday evening?" she demanded. "Rather! Quite a lively crowd they were too." "Indeed. Who were the others?" "Oh, the Badminton-Smythes, and the Bower man, and that American what's his name?" Then Millicent laughed shrilly. She saw her chance of delivering a deadly stroke, and took it without mercy. "The American? Spencer? What a delightful mixture!
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