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past eleven sharp
And , as I said , take her driving again on each succeeding night -- establish the HABIT to their satisfaction . '' Jimmie Dale paused , glanced at the paper which he still held in his hand , then handed it to Benson . `` Just one thing more , Benson , '' he said : `` Listed on that paper you will find a different rendezvous for each night for the next five nights , excluding to-night , which , after you have returned the young lady to her home , you are to pass by on your way back here . See that your drive is always over in time for you to pass each night 's rendezvous at half past eleven sharp . Do n't stop unless I signal you . If I am not there , go right on home , and be at the next place on the following night . I am fairly well satisfied they will not bother about you after to-night , or to-morrow night at the most ; but , for all that , you must take no chances , so , except in the route you take in going to the young lady 's , always avoid covering the same ground twice , which might give the appearance of having some ulterior purpose in view -- even in your drives , vary your runs .