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Duncan sullenly followed ; but , in the flood of reminiscences upon which she and Penrose instantly embarked , his voice was not missed . Mollified in spite of himself by delicious food and strong coffee , he watched them , the man 's face bright through its fatigue , his stepmother glowing and brilliant . `` I 'll see this through for Dad 's sake , '' said Duncan , grimly , to himself ; `` but , when he finds out about it , she 'll have to admit I kicked the whole time ! '' At four o'clock they reached the Penroses ' hotel , where rooms were secured for Duncan and Margaret . The boy , dropping with sleep , heard her cheerfully ask at the desk to be called at seven o'clock . `` I 've a cloak to buy , '' she explained , in answer to his glance of protest , `` and a hairdresser to see , and a hat to find -- they may be difficult to get , too ! And I must run out and have just a glimpse of little Phil , and get to the theatre by noon ; there 's just a little more going over that second act to do !