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46 "It was very good-natured of you to leave me to speak first," said Nick.

"I should have been disappointed if you hadn't. I don't like all you have told me. But don't disappoint me now."

"Dear Mr. Carteret!" Nick exclaimed.

"I won't disappoint you," the old man went on, looking at his big, old-fashioned watch.