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Let that be as it might . One thing was clear to him . He would not abandon Violet Effingham till he should be desired to do so in the plainest language by Violet Effingham herself . Looking at his watch he saw that it was one o'clock , and at that moment Lord Chiltern was announced . Phineas went forward immediately with his hand out to meet his visitor . `` Chiltern , '' he said , `` I am very glad to see you . '' But Lord Chiltern did not take his hand .