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"As it happens, he spoke of coming into town to-day upon some most important business. It is probable that he will be away all day, and that there would be nothing to disturb you. We have a housekeeper now, but she is old and foolish, and I could easily get her out of the way."
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"Excellent. You are not averse to this trip, Watson?"
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"By no means."
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"Then we shall both come. What are you going to do yourself?"
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"I have one or two things which I would wish to do now that I am in town. But I shall return by the twelve o'clock train, so as to be there in time for your coming."
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"And you may expect us early in the afternoon. I have myself some small business matters to attend to.
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