When news spread that several influential figures from Howellstead had arrived in town, the small-time leaders of key departments and local gentry from nearby distinguished families were thrown into a frenzy.
They abandoned whatever they were doing—whether it was socializing with lovers or indulging in card games—and rushed toward Howellstead as though their very lives depended on it.
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