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24 “Very well,” said Hallward; and he went over and laid down his cup on the tray. “It is rather late, and, as you have to dress, you had better lose no time. Good-bye, Harry. Good-bye, Dorian. Come and see me soon. Come to-morrow.” “Certainly.” “You won’t forget?” “No, of course not,” cried Dorian. “And... Harry!” “Yes, Basil?” “Remember what I asked you, when we were in the garden this morning?” “I have forgotten it.” “I trust you.” “I wish I could trust myself,” said Lord Henry, laughing. “Come, Mr. Gray, my hansom is outside, and I can drop you at your own place. Good-bye, Basil. It has been a most interesting afternoon.” As the door closed behind them, the painter flung himself down on a sofa, and a look of pain came into his face. |