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`` Yes , of course , if I may , '' she answered . `` I should say that you will simply have to , if his life is to be saved , or at least if he 's to have a fair chance . I shall be compelled to go pretty soon . As it is I wo n't get back home before noon and there are several bad cases I must see to-day . I 'll return the day after to-morrow ; it 's the best I can do , for it is absolutely impossible for me to remain here . Now just listen to me very carefully while I give you the necessary directions . I think I 'd better write some of them out so that you will be sure not to forget them .