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`` 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 . At half past nine all were ready except Mrs. Parkman . She sent word by her husband that she would come out in a few minutes . `` There is no hurry , '' said Mr. George . `` It will be time enough to have breakfast when she comes . ''