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When Linda returned that afternoon from an hour's practice at the driving school, which convinced her that she would be able to handle Mrs. Bates's car without trouble, she found Peter Tattersall waiting for her in the sitting room. It crossed her mind that Peter must have a very permissive boss. He seemed to be free any time he liked. Perhaps he worked for the concern that Mr. Bates had ownedyes, Gertrude had said he came from America when Mr. Bates fell ill. If so, Mrs. Bates's influence probably ensured his job. |
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"I want to talk to you," he said abruptly, annoying Linda by omitting even the briefest greeting. |
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"Certainly," she replied curtly, and then, getting a grip on her temper, recalled that it could |
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