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`` Very well , sir , '' said the waiter ; `` and what time shall you wish for the carriage ? '' `` What time , Mrs. Parkman ? '' repeated Mr. George , turning to the lady . `` Shall you be ready by half past ten to go out and see the town ? '' `` Yes , '' said Mrs. Parkman , `` that will be a very good time . '' `` Very well , sir , '' said the waiter ; and he bowed and retired . The next morning , when the different members of the party came out into the breakfast room , they found the table set for breakfast .