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he reflected in sober consideration of his plight . `` But , '' came the ironic justification , `` I 'm able to confine it to the immediate family . That 's more than most husbands can say . '' The Rodneys descended upon the Bristol at five o'clock , rushing down from the Nord-Bahnhof as if there was not a minute to spare . Constance pursued Katherine to her room , where they revelled in the delights of a reunion , gradually coming out of its throes as the hour for dressing approached . `` We dine early , dear , '' said Constance , `` with supper after the opera . I must be off to dress . ''