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The one germane thing would have been a lack of inclination on her part to see Smith -- and curiously enough , this lack did not manifest itself . Thus it was that only a few days after their long talk about O'Connor , the same fire saw them together once more . It was Thanksgiving Eve . `` Please do n't tell me you have any engagement to-night , '' said Smith ; `` for by almost superhuman effort and influence I have managed to reserve a table for three at the Café Turin at eight o'clock . May I call the Honorable Jinks and request Miss Wardrop to come and be invited to dine with me ? '' `` You might try , '' said Miss Maitland , smiling . `` Then I will . ''