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He seemed much stunned , and as they led him into a shop he walked as if he were in great pain . Jerry of course came back to the stand , but in about ten minutes one of the shopmen called him , so we drew up to the pavement . `` Can you take me to the South-Eastern Railway ? '' said the young man ; `` this unlucky fall has made me late , I fear ; but it is of great importance that I should not lose the twelve o'clock train . I should be most thankful if you could get me there in time , and will gladly pay you an extra fare . '' `` I 'll do my very best , '' said Jerry heartily , `` if you think you are well enough , sir , '' for he looked dreadfully white and ill . `` I must go , '' he said earnestly , `` please to open the door , and let us lose no time . ''