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Whereat Richard laughed outright . He could not help it , she was so vastly engaging in her distress . `` All right , '' he said , `` I am equal to accepting Honoria St. Quentin into the bargain . In short , mother dear , I take over the lot , and if anybody else turns up between now and two o'clock I 'll take them over as well . -- Why , why , you dear sweet , do n't look so scared ! There 's nothing to trouble about . I 'm not too good to live , never fear .