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Then she rattled on to other experiences , trivial enough in themselves , but so entertaining when touched and lightened with her native humour , that very soon the evening had worn itself pleasantly away without a single sad or untoward word . `` Good night , dear ! '' said Mary to Morris , who this time managed to embrace her with becoming warmth ; `` you will come and see me to-morrow , wo n't you -- no , not in the morning . Remember I have been getting up at a quarter to five for a month , and I am trying to equalise matters ; but after luncheon . Then we will sit before a good fire , and have a talk , for the weather is so delightfully bad that I am sure I sha n't be forced to take exercise . '' `` Very well , at three o'clock , '' said Morris , when the Colonel , who had been reflecting to himself , broke in . `` Look here , my dear , you must be down to lunch , or if you are not you ought to be ; so , as I want to have a chat with you about some of your poor father 's affairs , and am engaged for the rest of the day , I will come over then if you will allow me . ''