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You 'll get into far less trouble . '' Richard made no direct reply . He watched Hunterleys depart and took up his place opposite the door to await his sister 's arrival . It was a quarter to five before she appeared and found him waiting for her in the doorway . `` Say , you 're late , Flossie ! '' he grumbled . `` I thought you were going to be here soon after four . ''