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"Well, we'll see," returns the Boodie, in a reserved tone; after which Mr. Browne once more returns to his seat and his senses.

Indeed, the Boodie exhibits symptoms of insanity, and dances round him with a vivacity that a dervish might be proud of.

The Boodie, who is never very far from Fabian when he is in the room, is sitting on his knee with her arms around his neck.

"You would go right through it and come out at the other side," persists the Boodie, nothing daunted.

"It was something Portia said," returns the Boodie, composedly.