"promptitude" meaning in English

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          "text": "\"I've been directed here to find Miss Susan Pike,\" the man outside explained, between fresh coughings. ¶ \"Well, then, mog your boots out of this as quick as ever you can!\" my Aunt replied, with great promptitude. \"You won't find her here!\"",
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