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`` Not till I 've made you understand that this must never occur again , '' insisted the old woman . -LRB- Annesley was shocked at herself for daring to think that the unwieldy bulk in the gray flannel dressing gown looked like a hippopotamus . -RRB- `` You do n't seem to realize that you 've done anything out of the way . You 're as calm as if it was eight o'clock . Not a word of regret ! Not a question as to _ my _ evening , you 're so taken up with yourself and your smart clothes -- clothes I gave you . '' `` I have n't had much chance to ask questions , have I ? ''