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'You would not undertake it if you knew better, said Tom, smiling. 'Ethel's hands are not her strong point. 'Ethel would just have to be croqued all through by her partner, said Gertrude. 'Besides, my father will be coming in and wanting you, added Tom; 'he is only at the hospital or somewhere about the town. I'll look after this child.
One day Conde was playing cards with some officers on guard over him, when a servant of his who had been permitted to resume attendance on his master, pretending to approach him for the purpose of picking up a card, whispered in his ear, "Our gentleman is croqued." The prince, mastering his emotion, finished his game.
The first instructions led to an appointment for more, one contest to another, and the curate was becoming almost as regular a croquet player as Conrade himself, not conversing much but sure to be in his place; and showing a dexterity and precision that always made Lady Temple pleased to have him on her side, and exclaim with delight at his hits as a public benefit to the cause, or thank him with real gratitude when he croqued her or one of her sons out of a difficulty.
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