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hedged the sheepish Janoah . `` Indeed , there is no need for anything further , '' Robert Morton protested . `` Perhaps , knowing me so little , it was only natural that he should distrust me . '' `` It was neither natural nor courteous , '' came hotly from Delight , `` and I for one am mortified that any visitor to the village should receive such treatment . '' Then as if clearing her skirts of the offending Mr. Eldridge , she drew herself to her full height and swept magnificently out the door . An awkward silence followed her departure . Robert Morton hesitated , glancing uneasily from Willie to Janoah , scented a storm and , slipping softly from the shop , went in pursuit of the retreating figure .