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And indeed , the Duchess had us at a hateful disadvantage . `` We are in something of a hurry , Señora Duquesa , '' I stammered awkwardly . `` Then , rather than cause you loss of time , we will be off very early , and go as far as may be in the day . If we leave at -- let us say seven o'clock to-morrow , it would not be too inconvenient for you to wait till nine ? That is all I ask ; and to stay the night at Manzanares instead of trying to get on to some other stopping place . If you promise this , you are honourable men , and I know you will keep your word . '' She had her lesson well , and had evidently rehearsed it with her son , for this lymphatic , weary-eyed woman was not one to know in advance the names of halting places on an automobile tour .