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"I think, my lord," said he, "that Admiral Collingwood must have been doubtful, just then, what responsibility had fallen upon him, or how soon it might fall. He had sent for me to 'stand by' so to speak. He was good enough to tell me the news as it had reached him " Here Lieutenant Lapenotiere, obeying the order to fill his glass, let spill some of the wine on the table.
"Lieutenant Lapenotiere?" he asked, reaching back and holding up his paper to the lamp to make sure of the syllables. "That is my name," said the amazed Lieutenant. "I was ordered here five-forty-five to drive you down to Merton." "To Merton?" echoed Lieutenant Lapenotiere, his hand going to his pocket.
"He suggested the early afternoon, say half-past two. That will give you time for a round sleep. . . . You might leave me the name of your hotel, in case he should wish to send for you before that hour." "'The Swan with Two Necks, Lad Lane, Cheapside," said Lieutenant Lapenotiere.
For Merton, Surrey." He folded the paper very slowly, and handed it back to the post-boy. "Very well, then. For Merton." The house lay but a very little distance beyond Wimbledon. Its blinds were drawn as Lieutenant Lapenotiere alighted from the chaise and went up to the modest porch. His hand was on the bell-pull. But some pressure checked him as he was on the point of ringing.
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