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`` Nothing is impossible , Mr. Barnes ; read that if you please . '' Taking from his pocket a folded paper , he handed it to Mr. Barnes , who took it nervously , read it , and looked up amazed . `` This is an outrage , Mr. Mitchel , and -- '' `` And you have given me your word not to further interfere at this time . If you will meet me at my hotel at two o'clock , I will answer whatever other demands you may have upon me . I think you know that you may trust me to keep the engagement . Now , gentlemen , we will proceed . '' Saying which he and his friends filed out of the room and down the aisle of the church , much to the relief of the immense throng awaiting them , leaving Mr. Barnes utterly discomfited .