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He went into the library , got out some law books , and sitting down at the table , appeared as if about to do some work . But he did not pick up the pen . He sat there , his head sunk on his chest , with a look of misery on his face that was pitiable to see . The Pells breakfasted early so that Sydney might catch the 7:30 express for the city . On the morning following the events narrated in the preceding chapter the entire family were gathered at the table with the exception of Rex , who was invariably late , and Sydney himself . `` It 's very strange , '' remarked Mrs. Pell `` He is always on time . He can barely catch his train now .