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he asked , smiling in spite of an inward displeasure . And as Olive gave him no answer , only gazing at him with a cold audacity which he had not hitherto observed in her , he added a little explanation . `` It is simply to have seen her before I go -- to have said five words to her . I want her to know that I have made up my mind -- since yesterday -- to leave this place ; I shall take the train at noon . '' It was not to gratify Olive Chancellor that he had determined to go away , or even that he told her this ; yet he was surprised that his words brought no expression of pleasure to her face . `` I do n't think it is of much importance whether you go away or not . Miss Tarrant herself has gone away . ''