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He excused himself ; he feared he was engaged to take down Legard . Lumley smiled , and changed the conversation ; and so agreeable did he make himself , that when the party broke up , and Lumley had just shaken hands with his host , Doltimore came to him , and said in a little confusion , -- `` I think I can put off Legard -- if -- if you -- '' `` That 's delightful ! What time shall we start ? -- need not get down much before dinner -- one o'clock ? '' `` Oh , yes ! not too long before dinner ; one o'clock will be a little too early . '' `` Two then .