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THE AUTHOR OF "TRIXIE"
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his press agent, Miss Richborough, entered. Mr. Turton proceeded to introduce the Archdeacon and Sir Ecclesford to one another, and while he was doing this, Miss Symkyn showed up with her press agent, Mr. Brimblecombe. Sir William Keyne arrived with his press agent, Mr. Solomons, while Mr. Turton was introducing the Archdeacon to Miss Symkyn. Mr. Turton at once introduced the Archdeacon and Sir William to one another. The conclusion of this ceremony synchronised with the arrival of Mrs. Cutbush-Threape and her two press agents, Mr. Hatherley and Miss Adger. Mr. Turton hastened to introduce the Archdeacon to Mrs. Cutbush-Threape.

The representatives of the Gazette Machin and the Courier Chose (who had been present since half-past eleven) expended several hundred feet of film upon