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he said , `` I might win you for my bride ; but will not so wrong you as to offer a divided heart . All things forbid ! '' Mr. Hendrickson did not leave his room that evening . At ten o'clock a servant knocked at his door . Mrs. Arden had sent her compliments , and desired to know if he were better than when he left her ? `` Much better , '' he answered ; and the servant departed . Midnight found him still in strife with himself .