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"The Duchess of Dovedale's carriage," announced the butler, rolling out the syllables as if it were a personal gratification to announce them. Mabel rose at once from the piano, and came to say good-night to her aunt. "My dear child, it's quite early," said Lady Jane; "Roderick's last night, too. And your mamma is in no hurry."
It would have been fun to see poor Rorie prick his clumsy fingers with the holly. Vixen laughed at his awkwardness in advance, when she talked to Miss McCroke about him, and drew upon himself that lady's mild reproval. But Christmas came and brought no Rorie. He had gone off to spend his Christmas at the Duke of Dovedale's Scotch castle. Easter came, and still no Rorie.
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