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She had only remembered it a day or two ago ; the dues would no doubt be considerable . If it were not too much trouble ... she would be so grateful ; she would rather ask him than Mr. Eggis . `` I should be delighted , '' said Maurice . He went the next morning , at nine o'clock , spent a trying hour with uncivil officials , and , in the afternoon , called to report to Louise . As he was saying good-bye to her , he inquired if there were nothing else of a similar nature he could do for her ; he was glad to be of use . Smiling , Louise admitted that there were other things , many of them , more than he would have patience for . She should try him and see , said Maurice , and laid his hat down again , to hear what they were .