Name: The Search Party — Chapter 4
Author: George A. Birmingham

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George A. Birmingham, The Search Party — Chapter 4 (1912)

“ Miss Blow turned again to Patsy Devlin; but he had vanished. Having committed Jimmy O'Loughlin, as Chairman of the Board of Guardians, to the fact of the doctor's holiday, he slipped quietly into the bar.
"I don't believe," said Miss Blow, "that you're telling me the truth."
"He was not," said Jimmy, sacrificing his friend with the utmost promptitude. "It's seldom he does that same. Devil the bigger liar, begging your ladyship's pardon for the word, devil the bigger liar there is in Connacht than that same Patsy Devlin, and it's what every one that knows him would tell you." ”

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George A. Birmingham, The Search Party — Chapter 4 (1912)

“ Patsy Devlin interposed at this point of the conversation with an air of contempt for Jimmy O'Loughlin.
"Can't you stop your talking," he said, "and tell the lady where the doctor lives?"
Jimmy cast a venomous glance at him.
"I will tell your ladyship to be sure. Why not? But it will be of no use for you to go to call on him to-day. Patsy Devlin here is after telling me this minute that he's not at home." ”

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George A. Birmingham, The Search Party — Chapter 4 (1912)

“ I'll lose upwards of thirty pounds by him, but I'd sooner lose it than see the doctor tormented by that bloodsucker of a fellow from Dublin that has a bill of his. I've a great liking for the doctor, and always had. He was an innocent poor man that wouldn't harm a child, besides being pleasant and agreeable as e'er a one you'd meet."
Patsy Devlin felt aggrieved. He had sprung his mine on Jimmy O'Loughlin, and the wretched thing had somehow failed to explode. ”

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George A. Birmingham, The Search Party — Chapter 4 (1912)

“ Jimmy O'Loughlin was snubbed, but he bore no malice. A lady of title has a right to snub hotel-keepers. He stole a glance at the label on her luggage as Thomas, the driver of the bus, passed him with the trunk on his shoulders. He discovered that she was not a lady of title. "Miss A. M. Blow," he read. "Passenger to Clonmore." The name struck him as being familiar, but for a moment he could not recollect where he had heard it. Then he remembered. Miss Blow passed upstairs guided by Bridgy, the maid. Patsy Devlin emerged from the bar.
"It's the doctor's young lady," whispered Jimmy O'Loughlin. ”

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George A. Birmingham, The Search Party — Chapter 4 (1912)

“ Jimmy O'Loughlin allowed his eyes to leave her for an instant and seek the roof of the bus. On it was a large travelling trunk, a handsome bag, and a bundle of rugs and golf clubs. Jimmy's decision was made in an instant. He addressed his guest as "my lady."
She made no protest against the title.
"Can I get a room in this hotel?" she asked.
"Certainly, my lady. Why not? Thomas, will you bring the lady's luggage in at once and take it up to number two, that's the front room on the first floor. Your ladyship will be wanting a private sitting-room?" ”

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George A. Birmingham, The Search Party — Chapter 4 (1912)

“ In England people have a great regard for the truth so long as it does not interfere with business. Miss Blow expressed her scorn for the two men who had tried to deceive her quite plainly both by her words and the tone in which she spoke them. In Connacht truth is less respected. Good manners and consideration for other people's feelings are looked upon as virtues superior to blunt accuracy of statement. ”

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