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'Mr. Carter!' said Dolly, as though a new idea had struck her.

'What is it, Lady Mickleham?'

'Well, you know, Mr. Carter, I—I shall try to forget that mistake of yours.'

'You're very kind, Lady Mickleham.'

'But,' said Dolly, with a troubled smile, 'I—I'm quite afraid I shan't succeed, Mr. Carter.'

After all, the smoking-room is meant for smoking.