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`` If I can do anything for you , do n't hesitate to ask . '' `` Thank you kindly , I 'll take you up on that . Just let me think up a little . '' The upshot of his considerations was that the jailer carried to a tailor 's shop Johnson 's coat and vest , sadly mishandled during the brief affray on the bridge ; the deputy dispatched a messenger to the Selden Farm with a note for Miss Mary Selden , and also made diligent inquiry as to Mr. Oscar Mitchell , reporting that Mr. Mitchell had taken the westbound flyer at four o'clock , together with Mr. Pelman , his clerk ; both taking tickets to El Paso . Later , a complaisant jailer brought to Pete a goodly supper from the Algonquin , clean bedding , cigars , magazines , and a lamp -- the last item contrary to rule . He chatted with his prisoner during supper , cleared away the dishes , locked the cell door , with a cheerful wish for good night , and left Pete with his reflections . Pete had hardly got to sleep when he was wakened by a queer , clinking noise .