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A little fever , dear old thing , contracted in the service of King -- God bless him ! -- and country . '' Hamilton 's words had this effect , that he brightened visibly , and for the rest of the morning was almost normal . His spirits took a quick downward turn at five minutes to one , when the debonair Mr. Hyane appeared most unexpectedly . `` I 'm afraid you 'll think I 'm a most awful nuisance , Mr. Tibbetts , '' he said , `` but there are so many things which I must really talk to my cousin about -- family affairs , you know . '' `` Do n't apologise , '' said Bones gruffly . `` I sha n't keep her beyond the hour , '' smiled Mr. Hyane .