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It continued so much longer that the two ladies took their tea alone , nor could they talk of any other subject than madame , and her most unexpected call for Doctor Moran 's services . `` It was always the Dutch Doctor Gansvoort she had before , '' said Mrs. Moran ; `` and she was ever ready to scoff at all others , as pretenders . -- I do wonder what keeps your father so long ? '' It was near ten o'clock when Doctor Moran returned , and his face was sombre and thoughtful -- the face of a man who had been listening for hours to grave matters , and who had not been able to throw off their physical reflection . `` Have you had tea , John ? '' asked Mrs. Moran . `` No .