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He has sent or given them to her . She will be able to put the matter straight , however , when she comes in . '' `` I should have liked to let Mrs. Eustace know to-night , but it is too late now , '' Harding remarked . `` It 's long after midnight . '' `` Go over directly after breakfast in the morning . I 'll see to the office until you return . It will be necessary to wire to the general manager about Durham 's suggestion , but we must have her opinion first . ''