Soames returned to England the following day, and on the third morning received a visit from Mr. Polteed, who wore a flower and carried a brown billycock hat. Soames motioned him to a seat.
"The news from the war is not so bad, is it?" said Mr. Polteed. "I hope
I see you well, sir."
"Thanks! quite."
Mr. Polteed leaned forward, smiled, o
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