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It was almost nine o'clock before he reached the club, where he

found Lord Henry sitting alone, in the morning-room, looking very

much bored.

"I am so sorry, Harry," he cried, "but really it is entirely your

fault. That book you sent me so fascinated me that I forgot how

the time was going."

"Yes, I thought you would like it," replied his host, rising from

his chair.

"I didn't say I liked it, Harry. I said it fascinated me. There

is a great difference."

"Ah, you have discovered that?" murmured Lord Henry. And they

passed into the dining-room.

CHAPTER XI.