I asked if he might bring his wife down next Saturday.
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"Where do you suppose he is now?"
"He might be in New York."
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"I thought the picture might interest you," Maurice said innocently.
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"Did she say where she was going?"
"No."
"Humph! She might have left a message."
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"Might I look round?" he asked.
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I said that I might have other problems to raise.
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We're going to lunch with some neighbours tomorrow. Mother thinks you might be bored. Would you like to stay at home?
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