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`` He called about one o'clock , but , as all were poorly , went away again without entering the house at all . I saw him go down-street , after dinner , in his phaeton , with another gentleman , and have not heard wheels since . '' `` You are sure he was not here , this morning -- while -- while Morton was absent ? '' `` Quite sure ; he breakfasted later than usual , I think , for I saw him throw open his side bedroom window at nine o'clock , and he was in his shirt-sleeves then . He sleeps in a large room in the ell , you know . I was standing at the pantry-door , and saw him distinctly , and he nodded to me , and called something , but I could not hear what it was at that distance . '' `` Where was Charity at that time , Mrs. Austin ? ''