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He checked himself -- rather perhaps in deference to the subject than anything else , and simply answered , `` I trust not , sir . '' And with many low bows from the Squire , the two gentlemen went into the hall , Mr. Linden following . But he came back the next moment to ask the dinner hour . `` We are as apt to have it at noon as any time , '' said Faith . `` Will that do , Mr. Linden ? we could have it later . '' `` That will do perfectly .