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As they left the table he disengaged himself from these farewells, and said in a low voice, “It’s too hot for anything now, Miss Lauder, but come down about four o’clock and meet me here. I’ve found out a capital room at the back with a grand piano, where we can play without bringing a crowd round us. Do come; it’s my last chance for a talk and some music with you. My steamer leaves to-night.”