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"How true!" was the quiet rejoinder. "Mrs. Browning said that. Well,
do you know, I was quite childishly surprised when I heard you had
been a guest at the Wood House. 'Mr. Herrick has only just left us,'
were Elizabeth's words; 'Cedric is driving him to the station; we
have greatly enjoyed his visit,' etcetera, etcetera."
Then a slight flush came to Malcolm's dark face.
"I had a very pleasant time," he returned; "they were most kind and
hospitable. Miss Templeton is one of the most charming women I have
ever met."
"Dear Dinah--yes, she is very sweet. I do not think I have ever seen
her ruffled. She is just lovely. But it is Elizabeth who is my
friend."
"Indeed!"
"Our friendship is a very real one," continued Mrs. Godfrey
thoughtfully; "and next to my husband there is no one whom I could
trust as I could Elizabeth Templeton. She is very strong."
"Oh yes, she is very strong," in a ruminative manner.
"Have you found that out already?" in a surprised tone. "But I
remember you are a student of human nature, Mr. Herrick, and rather
a keen observer.


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