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`` Well , '' Brooks said , `` if it is to be war between us and the other charitable institutions you name , I am ready for it , but I can not talk to you now . As you see , I have an evening 's work before me . '' `` When can you spare me half-an-hour , sir ? '' `` At midnight -- my rooms , in , Jermyn Street . '' The reporter closed his book . `` I do n't wish to waste your time , sir , '' he answered . `` If you are not going to say anything to the others before then I will go away . ''