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In fact , I think it would be a very good plan if you did . I 'll clear the Major out of the way at once , and then you can have a good innings . If you play your cards properly to-day , you 'll certainly be in a position to propose to her to-morrow . '' At four o'clock Meldon led the rather embarrassed Simpkins up to Ballymoy House . Miss King and Major Kent were sitting together on the lawn , and were apparently getting on very well indeed . The greeting between Mr. Simpkins and the Major was constrained and cold . Miss King seemed to feel that the situation demanded tact .