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Mr. Lepel with grim satisfaction , the other with awe and curiosity . `` When shall you be back , Lepel ? '' inquired he thoughtfully . `` Oh , before nine o'clock . '' `` Then perhaps you will both do me the honor to drink a cup of tea with me , '' said Mr. Jones , courteously . `` With pleasure . '' `` Good-by , then , for the present , '' said the new chaplain .