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After your promise at the ford we were delighted -- and how many calls have we had from you ? Just one . With me away , too ! '' `` To-morrow will be Sunday ; I 'll stop work at noon and come , '' he declared . She pointed a forefinger at him and wiggled her thumb , in imitation of a pistol . `` Hold up your right hand and swear it , '' she commanded , `` or I 'll shoot . '' She continued to menace Bryant while he obeyed .