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His unexpected appearance in their midst created a decided sensation. He extended his hand warmly to Robert, and said most cordially:
"Let me congratulate you, too."
With a look of intense loathing the artist waved him away, and folding his arms said coldly:
"Excuse me, sir."
Some one of the party whispered:
"Don't mind that, Latham; Milburn has imbibed a little too freely."