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Taste , inclination , and interest had suddenly deepened into an absorbing love for his profession . After a time , the Adjutant sent for him and held out a large , sealed envelope . `` These are the plans I showed you , '' he said . `` Colonel Farquhar is driving to Newcastle , and will stop at Storeton Grange for supper at midnight . The plans must be delivered to him there . You have a motorcycle , I think ? '' `` Yes . ''