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As he slowly undressed himself , he saw on his writing-table the note which Lady Doltimore had referred to , and which he had not yet opened . He lazily broke the seal , ran his eye carelessly over its few blotted words of remorse and alarm , and threw it down again with a contemptuous `` pshaw ! '' Thus unequally are the sorrows of a guilty tie felt by the man of the world and the woman of society ! As his servant placed before him his wine and water , Vargrave told him to see early to the preparations for departure , and to call him at nine o'clock . `` Shall I shut that door , my lord ? '' said the valet , pointing to one that communicated with one of those large closets , or _ armoires _ , that are common appendages to French bedrooms , and in which wood and sundry other matters are kept . `` No , '' said Lord Vargrave , petulantly ; `` you servants are so fond of excluding every breath of air .