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He followed this with a self-satisfied laugh and an emptying of his champagne glass at a gulp . The women were rising to withdraw . After half an hour Langdon and Herron joined them . Dumont and Fanshaw did not come until eleven o'clock . Then Dumont was so abrupt and surly that every one was grateful to Mrs. Fanshaw for taking him away to the west veranda . At midnight all went to their rooms , Pauline going with Olivia , `` to make sure you have n't been neglected . '' She lingered until after one , and when they kissed each the other good night , she said : `` It 's done me a world of good to see you , ` Livia -- more even than I hoped .