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he ought not to be distracted . She would have seen him on the Saturday , but on Saturday George learnt that her father was a little unwell and required , even if he did not need , constant attention . The funeral , unduly late , occurred by Mr. Haim 's special desire on the Sunday , most of which day George spent with Everard Lucas . On the Monday he had a rendezvous at eight o'clock with Marguerite at the studio . She opened the door herself ; and her welcome was divine . Her gestures spoke , delicate , and yet robust in their candour . But she was in deep mourning .