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`` Well , try and persuade him to take the escort . If he will not , send the men out to the station to-night . I shall probably be there by the time they arrive , but you need not mention this to them . Give the impression , if you can , that I am on my way to Wyalla , and do n't be surprised if I take you unawares any time between this and noon to-morrow . '' `` I 'm never surprised at anything you do , Durham , '' Wallace retorted grimly . `` We 're quite satisfied the money will be recovered if head-quarters leave you alone . '' `` I hope so -- I ca n't say more , '' Durham said .