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She also had changed . Did he know it or care ? Then she dismissed him and fell asleep . As John Penhallow near to noon came out a little weary and anxious from the examination ordeal , he chanced on his uncle and Leila waiting with the officer of the day , who said to him , `` After dinner you are free for the rest of the afternoon . Mr. Penhallow has asked me to relieve you . '' As he bade them good-morning , his uncle said , `` How goes the examination ? '' `` Do n't ask me yet , sir ; but I can not go home until the end of next week .