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Lord Charles' little plot had succeeded beyond his expectation. He had restored the prodigal and shared the fatted calf, as he deserved to do. Although it was known all over the house, in five minutes, that Lord Leycester, the heir, had returned, there was no fuss, only a pleasant little simmer of welcome and satisfaction. The countess had gone to the earl, who was dressing for dinner, to tell him the news. "Leycester has returned," she said. The earl started and sent his valet away. "What!" "Yes, he has come back …