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`` True enough . I admit that I was careless , '' returned the detective , `` and my adventure will serve to put me on my guard hereafter . Come with me to my room , Harry , and we will talk over matters in general . I must take the midnight express North , and may not see you again soon , unless you conclude to go on with me . '' `` I shall remain in St. Louis for the present , '' returned young Bernard . He went with his friend to the hotel , however , and soon the two were in the privacy of Dyke Darrel 's room . `` Now , then , let us look at that coat . ''