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`` Yes , ma'am . '' After half an hour 's call , which Rufus found less embarrassing and more agreeable than he anticipated , he excused himself , and went upstairs . On Tuesday of the nest week , he decided to reveal his new plans to Miss Manning . Accordingly , he managed to reach home about half-past four in the afternoon , and invited her and Rose to take a walk with him . `` Where shall we walk ? '' she asked . `` Over to Sixth Avenue , '' said Rufus .