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But there 's something to be explained , '' replied Dick lamely . `` Greg , you explain , wo n't you ? And you 'll all excuse me , wo n't you , while I hurry away to tog for dress parade ? '' Laura 's face was almost as white as Dick 's had been at noon , as she gazed after the receding Prescott . Then Greg , in his bluntest way , tried to put it all straight , and quickly , at that . `` Oh , is that all ? '' asked Belle with a sniff of contempt .