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The man smiled , rather a charming smile , Annesley could not help noticing . `` In case of the worst ! '' he repeated . `` He must be deadly if his society bores you more than that of an old lady on whom , I suppose , you dance attendance morning , noon , and night . Now , my situation is so -- er -- peculiar that I ought to be thankful to exchange identities with any man . But I would n't with Mr. Ruthven Smith for all his money and jewels . '' Annesley opened her eyes .