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Mrs. Harrigan wisely refrained from continuing the debate . James had made up his mind not to go . If the colonel repeated his invitation to dinner , where there would be only the men folk , why , he 'd gladly enough go to that . The women departed at three , for there was to be tennis until five o'clock . When Harrigan was reasonably sure that they were half the distance to the colonel 's villa , he put on his hat , whistled to the dachel , and together they took the path to the village . `` We 'd look fine drinking tea , would n't we , old scout ? '' reaching down and tweaking the dog 's velvet ears .