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I do not," said Mr.Colt stiffly, "seek more of your confidence than you care to bestow." "My dear fellow--" protested the Master.
"I merely suggest that, since it concerns the discipline of St.Hospital--for which in the past you have honoured me with some responsibility--" "My dear fellow, you should see it and welcome; but the fact is--" Here the Master broke off.

"I ought, no doubt, to have put it straight into the fire." "Why ?" asked Mr.Colt.
"But the fact is, I gave it away." "Gave it away!.

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