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Mr. Vyner regarded him steadfastly . `` Thank you , '' he said , at last . `` And how is it that you are out at such an early hour , prowling about like a raging lion looking for its breakfast ? '' `` I was n't , sir , '' said Bassett ; `` I shall have my breakfast when I get home , at eight o'clock . I always get up at six ; then I make sure of two hours in the fresh air . '' `` And what time do you close your eyes on the world and its vanities ? '' inquired Mr. Vyner , with an appearance of great interest .