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The very baldness of the Colonel 's explanation proved its truth . See once more the workings of Kismet ! The Colonel 's watch which came with Platte hurriedly on to Mrs. Larkyn 's lawn , chose to stop just under Mrs. Larkyn 's window , where she saw it early in the morning , recognized it , and picked it up . She had heard the crash of Platte 's cart at two o'clock that morning , and his voice calling the mare names . She knew Platte and liked him . That day she showed him the watch and heard his story . He put his head on one side , winked and said : -- `` How disgusting !