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`` Mercy ! I do n't remember , '' she said , `` except that it had two big fireplaces and the most fascinating chandeliers made of deers ' antlers . '' Betty had been disgusted at this hazy description . It was after two o'clock before they got back to the hotel , and they were both so sleepy that they could hardly thank Bob and Jim for their good time . As the boys went back to their rooms , Jim said : `` Bob , do you think the girls will ever forgive me for this afternoon ? '' `` Why , of course , '' Bob assured him . `` They did n't mind being late .