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`` If you had said more in your advertisement you might , '' said Dick . `` But you were very wise not to do so . '' `` I always try not to say too much , '' said Jack . Shortly before noon a showily dressed woman came to the camp and asked to see the doctor , saying excitedly : `` I understand that one of your boys found a watch , Dr. Wise . May I see it ? I lost mine the other day and -- '' `` This one was found last night , Ma'am , '' said the doctor shortly . `` Why , yes , I suppose so , but I could have lost it before then , of course .