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148  Good! And the girl?  Leave the girl again to me.

 As you please, sir. [He moves towards door, stops.] May I beg of you not to go out to-night? Allow it to be supposed that you have gone as usual, but remain indoors, sir.  [At desk.] We'll see.

 [At door.] I have heard the great news that will be published in the morning. Forgive me if I say that your life is not your own merely at a time like this. It belongs to all of us—to the world. [The upper door, R., has opened again, and ''has entered. She sees the'' and looks nervous.  That will do, Mr. Commissioner.  [After opening door.] I have made arrangements to remain in my office all night to-night. A call over the telephone will bring me back at any moment.  Good night, Sir Malcolm!