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THE ENCOUNTER AT STONEHENGE
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ate friendship and companionship with that accompaniment. That is the core of this situation.”
A pause fell between the two gentlemen. They had smoothed over the extreme harshness of their separation and there was very little more to be said.
“Well,” said Sir Richmond in conclusion, “I am very sorry indeed, Martineau, that we have to part like this.”