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Nevill , who had been separated from them by the crush , came forward just then . `` I 'm sorry you wo n't have some supper , '' he said . `` It is not late . '' `` It will be midnight before we get home , '' Stephen Foster replied . `` We are indebted to you for a delightful evening . '' `` Yes , we enjoyed it _ so _ much , '' Madge added , politely . `` I hope you will let me repeat it soon , '' Nevill said .