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`` No , no , that will not do . Doris said just now that Selene will be well nursed by the Christians . Only see how she is , give her my love , and then come back . '' `` But father -- '' `` Besides you must remember that the prefect 's wife expects you to-morrow at noon to choose the stuff for your dress , and you must not look as if you had been sitting up all night . '' `` I will rest a little while in the morning . '' `` In the morning ? And how about curling my hair ?