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He made a little half airy movement with his hand , as who should say : ` Such things -- such things will happen to us all ! ' `` Very well , then , '' said Soames , moistening his lips : `` there 's no need to say more . I 'm instructing Linkman and Laver of Budge Row to act for me . I do n't want to hear your evidence , but kindly make your report to them at five o'clock , and continue to observe the utmost secrecy . '' Mr. Polteed half closed his eyes , as if to comply at once . `` My dear sir , '' he said . `` Are you convinced , '' asked Soames with sudden energy , `` that there is enough ? ''