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To his surprise , Hayden saw that she was younger than he had at first thought her , and wondered afresh at her apparent isolation . `` Wo n't you sit there , please ? You are very prompt . It is just eight o'clock . '' He seated himself opposite her . `` A proof of my desire to escape the responsibility of your ornament , '' he replied , taking from his pocket the box enclosing the silver butterfly and holding it out toward her . `` Oh , thank you . ''