I was n't hampered by the multiplicity of my business and social engagements that evening , so I could afford to pity Clark . It is always rather nice to be able to pity a person you dislike . `` I should say so . I ca n't make up my mind what to do . Hang it . I 'll have to see Bronson . There 's no question about that . A man ought to keep an understood substitute on hand to send to dinners when he ca n't go . By Jove ! Elliott ! '' Clark 's Great Idea had arrived . He bounced up eagerly . `` Elliott , will you go to the Kennedys ' in my place ? They 'll never know the difference . Do , now -- there 's a good fellow ! '' `` Nonsense ! '' I said . `` It is n't nonsense . The resemblance between us was foreordained for this hour . I 'll lend you my dress suit -- it 'll fit you -- your figure is as much like mine as your face .
You 've nothing XXXXX do with yourself this evening .
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