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LORD DREWITT ON MARRIAGE
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uttered question, "a man may marry because of what is behind them; but not a girl like Lola Craven. You must meet her, Richard, also Mr. Deacon Quelch. He is unique, from the dubiety of his linen to the voracity of his appetite."

"I must push off," said Beresford, rising. "By the way, don't tell Aunt Caroline my address."

"Better not give it to me," said Drewltt lazily, extending a hand. "But knowing your ingenuous character as I do, Richard, I assume that it will be the most expensive hotel in the place."