In any event, I could hardly have remained, when his lordship was suddenly called away, could I?' 'No, your grace. Particularly seeing as how you wasn't wishful to.
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In the novel "Sylvester" by Georgette Heyer, there is a dialogue that highlights a sense of obligation and choice regarding one's presence in a social situation. The characters reflect on a lord's sudden departure, which emphasizes how unexpected events can change plans. One character notes that they would not have stayed anyway, indicating a lack of desire to be there despite any potential social graces.
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