It's a joke, my boy; a great big laugh for you and me, when there's nothing left in life but toddies and churchwardens.

Six months." "I dare say I can hang on till that time is over.

Well, good night! No letters, no addresses." "Exact terms.

Six months from date I'll be cooling my heels in your ante-room." "Cavenaugh, if it's anything else except a joke.

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