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Probably , though , he had the curiosity to read what she had to say , '' -- in which he wholly wronged the bearer . But Mr. Wingate had yet to learn that even lads who attire themselves atrociously may still be true gentlemen at heart , and sin in taste through ignorance only . This was the note : -- `` DEAR COUSIN ARCHIBALD WINGATE : My father and Hallam will be very happy to have thee dine with us to-morrow , Christmas Day . Cleena says that dinner will be served at three o'clock . If thee knew her as well as I do , thee would understand that she means not a minute before nor one afterward . If thee pleases , I would rather not have any ` business ' talk of any sort to-morrow . I would like it to be a day of peace , as my mother always kept it for us .