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Soon he had slipped into the coat , and cramming the cap on his head and looking up at Connie with a gay laugh , said : `` Now we 'll come . '' They were in the hall , and had just opened the hall door , when suddenly that of the drawing-room was opened , and the old man , who helped himself along with a stick , came out . Ronald looked back and caught sight of him ; but Ronald himself being in shadow , the old man did not notice him . The old man then spoke in a loud voice : `` It is all settled , then , and I will call to-morrow morning at ten o'clock to fetch back the boy . Have him ready . And now , good-day to you , madam . '' But the old gentleman suddenly stopped as he uttered these words , for the hall door was slammed by some one else with violence , and Ronald turned a white face up to Connie .