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'I am very glad to know you, Mrs. Mannering.'

'I must have a few words with you before I go back,' he said, nonchalantly.

She leaned over him, one hand on the back of his chair.

Sir Leslie never quite forgot her gesture as she motioned him towards the door.

She was the only beautiful woman who sat alone and companionless.

'You will find yourself repaid for this, Sir Leslie,' she murmured.

Mannering rose to play his shot.

She was already on her way up the grey stone steps.