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`` I expect he has more than one card up his sleeve , '' said Gregg , `` but what he said to me this morning was that you could n't possibly have the Lord-Lieutenant down here for any kind of public function unless -- -- '' `` Ca n't I ? '' said Dr. O'Grady . `` As it just happens I have a letter in my pocket this minute -- -- . It came by the midday post , just before the meeting , and I have n't shown it to anyone yet . He 's coming this day fortnight , and will unveil the statue with the greatest pleasure . '' `` That settles it , '' said the Major , `` you 'll have to drop it now , whether you want to or not . You ca n't possibly have a statue ready by this day fortnight . ''