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`` I do n't think I shall wait for tea-time , Francis , '' he said , when they got out of the restaurant , into the hall . `` I think I 'll go now , and get it over , if she will be in . Could I telephone and ask ? '' He did so and received the reply from Turner that Countess Shulski was at home , but could not receive his lordship until half-past four o'clock . `` Damn ! '' said that gentleman as he put the receiver down , and Francis Markrute turned away to hide his smile . `` You had better go and buy an engagement ring , had n't you ? ''