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`` Were you at any other person 's house ? '' `` No , I was not , '' she answered quietly . Oh , what does it all mean ? `` Do you mean to deny that you were at the Clairvoyant 's from half past four to about five ? '' Mrs. Dane said in her most judicial manner . Lilian flushed indignantly but her voice was unsteady as she said -- `` I was not there , if you '' -- then she paused . `` Think again .