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In the bedroom the porter undid the straps of the portmanteau, and then: "Anything else, sir?" "That's all, John." And as he turned to leave, John stopped and remarked in a tone of concern: "Sorry to say Alderman Soulter's ill in bed, sir. Won't be able to come to the Opening. It's him as'll be madder than anybody, ill or not." George was shocked, and almost frightened.
Sundry peers and M.P.'s and illustrious capitalists enhanced the array of renown, and the bishop was rivalled by priestly dignitaries scarcely less grandiose than himself. And then there were the women. The women had been let in. During ten years of familiarity with the city's life George had hardly spoken to a woman, except Mr. Soulter's Scotch half-sister.
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