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'That's well,' said Mr. Gradgrind. So, he kissed her and went
away; and Louisa returned to the serene apartment of the
haircutting character, and leaning her elbow on her hand, looked
again at the short-lived sparks that so soon subsided into ashes.
'Are you there, Loo?' said her brother, looking in at the door. He
was quite a young gentleman of pleasure now, and not quite a
prepossessing one.
'Dear Tom,' she answered, rising and embracing him, 'how long it is
since you have been to see me!'
'Why, I have been otherwise engaged, Loo, in the evenings; and in
the daytime old Bounderby has been keeping me at it rather. But I
touch him up with you when he comes it too strong, and so we
preserve an understanding. I say! Has father said anything
particular to you to-day or yesterday, Loo?'
'No, Tom. But he told me to-night that he wished to do so in the
morning.'
'Ah! That's what I mean,' said Tom. 'Do you know where he is to-
night?' - with a very deep expression.
'No.'
'Then I'll tell you.


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