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The picture she now suggested to Herbert 's mind was of himself carrying the basket both to the fish man and from the fish man : and he found himself anxious to protest , yet helpless in a maze of perplexity . `` But wait a minute , '' he began . `` You said -- '' `` Let 's do n't waste another minute , '' she interrupted briskly . `` I should n't wonder it was after four o'clock by this time , and we both need money . Hurry , Herbert ! '' `` But did n't you say -- '' He paused to rub his head . `` You said I 'd feel so good I would n't mind if I -- if -- '' `` No .