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He may be the culprit , as you say ; but what was he doing here ? '' `` I took him in at Miss Wodehouse 's request . I can not explain why -- _ she _ will tell you , '' said the Curate . `` As for Wodehouse , I have given him another chance till twelve o'clock to-morrow : if he does not make his appearance then -- '' Mr Proctor had listened only to the first words ; he kept moving uneasily in his seat while the Curate spoke . Then he broke in , `` It appears I can not see Miss Wodehouse , '' he said , with an injured tone ; `` she does not see any one . I can not ask for any explanation ; but it seems to me most extraordinary . It is three months since Easter .