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Mr. Gallilee said -- he actually said , without appealing to anybody -- `` If this happens again , I shall be obliged to speak to my wife . '' The telegram was from Teresa . It had been despatched from Paris that evening ; and the message was thus expressed : `` Too tired to get on to England by to-night 's mail . Shall leave by the early train to-morrow morning , and be with you by six o'clock . '' Carmina 's mind was exactly in the state to feel unmingled relief , at the prospect of seeing the dear old friend of her happiest days . She laid her head on the pillow that night , without a thought of what might follow the event of Teresa 's return . The next day -- the important Tuesday of the lecture on Matter ; the delightful Tuesday of Teresa 's arrival -- brought with it special demands on Carmina 's pen .