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"The occupation of extreme leisure!" said the Baroness. "To think of a woman when you are in that position is no compliment."
"I didn't say I was thinking well!" Acton affirmed, smiling.
She looked at him, and then she turned away. "Though I didn't come to see you," she said, "remember at least that I am within your gates."
"I am delighted—I am honoured! Won't you come into the house?"
"I have just come out of it. I have been calling upon your mother. I have been bidding her farewell."
"Farewell?" Acton demanded.
"I am going away," said the Baroness.
