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The Strange Man’s Arrival
"Thanks,"hesaidconcisely,assheputthemdown,andturnedhisshoulderuponherandstaredoutofthewindowagain.Itwasaltogethertoodiscouraging. Evidentlyhewassensitiveonthetopicofoperationsandbandages. Shedidnot"makesoboldastosay,"however,afterall. Buthissnubbingwayhadirritatedher,andMilliehadahottimeofitthatafternoon.
Thevisitorremainedintheparlouruntilfouro'clock,withoutgivingtheghostofanexcuseforanintrusion. Forthemostparthewasquitestillduringthattime;itwouldseemhesatinthegrowingdarknesssmokinginthefirelight—perhapsdozing.
Onceortwiceacuriouslistenermighthaveheardhimatthecoals,andforthespaceoffiveminuteshewasaudiblepacingtheroom.Heseemedtobetalkingtohimself. Thenthearmchaircreakedashesatdownagain.
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