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`` This is going to cost me something in prestige and in cash , '' he said , `` but Mickey , you make it _ worthwhile _ . Here are your instructions : _ do n't _ deliver that letter ! Cut for Minturn and give it to him . Tell him if he wants me , to call any time inside an hour , and that he has n't longer than noon to make good . He 'll understand . If you ca n't beat a taxi on foot , take one . Have you money ? ''