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Of course , '' she said , `` we could wake him , but it would probably be better to let him sleep as long as he will if it is possible . It will save him a great deal of pain , I think . He 'll have a frightful headache if he 's wakened now . Could you come for him or send for him to-morrow -- toward noon ? '' `` Why -- yes , I suppose so , '' said Richard Hartley . `` Yes , of course , if you think that 's better . Could I just see him for a moment ? ''