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She paused in the hall for a moment, thinking.
Then she gave a brief sharp nod of the head and went to the library where Miss. Crackenthorpe was sitting helping her father to do The Times crossword.
"Can I speak to you a moment, Miss Crackenthorpe?"
Emma looked up, a shade of apprehension on her face. The apprehension was, Lucy thought, purely domestic. In such words do useful household staff announce their imminent departure.
"Well, speak up, girl, speak up," said old Mr. Crackenthorpe irritably.
Lucy said to Emma:
"I'd like to speak to you alone, please."
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"Nonsense," said Mr. Crackenthorpe. "You say straight out here what you've got to say."
"Just a moment, father." Emma rose and went towards the door.
"All nonsense. It can wait," said the old man angrily.
"I'm afraid it can't wait," said Lucy.
Mr. Crackenthorpe said, "What impertinence!"
Emma came out into the hall, Lucy followed her and shut the door behind them.
"Yes?" said Emma. "What is it? If you think there's too much to do with the boys here, I can help you and –"
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