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But a note came to the Goyle which Magdalen read alone , and likewise she cycled alone to Rockstone . `` Miss Mohun , can you give me a few minutes ? '' said she , as the trim little figure emerged from beneath the copper beeches , basket in hand . `` By all means ; I shall not be due at the cutting-out meeting till three o'clock . '' `` I wanted to consult you about an invitation that Mrs. White has been so very kind as to give my little sister , Vera . '' `` Oh ! '' quoth Jane Mohun , in a dry sort of tone .