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Then there 's Miss Lawrence , Miss Ross , Mrs. Marshall , Mrs. Chilvers , Mamma , and myself . That makes twelve . '' `` Those were the ones I was going to name when you stopped me , '' declared Mr. Harding , who pretended to be much puzzled , but who knew full well what was the matter . He gave me a quiet nudge with his elbow , and then went on to say that the twelve of us would dine with the Bishops at six o'clock , and stay to the dance which would start as soon as it was dark . It ought to be great fun . I wish I knew if Miss Harding resented the coupling of her name with Carter . I watched both of them closely , but neither gave a sign .