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Indeed , it was long before I was let to see him , and then he was but a spectre of himself , with not enough blood to blush with . Our officers very promptly left for New York the day after our fight , and we heard no more of them . It would have been of little use to tell this long story but for the consequences to me and to others . I should have done well to see my father at once ; but I could not get away , and sat till noon , asking every now and then what I could do , and if Jack were better , despite the fact that I was told he was doing well . Mr. Warder was one of those people who , once a crisis seems over , must still be doing something , and to be rid of him he was sent by my aunt to get certain articles the doctors did or did not need . It seemed wise to this gentleman , having completed his errands , to pay a visit of condolence to my father , and thus it was that greater mischief was made . About two I got away , and set forth to see my parent .