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he suddenly asked . `` Yes . '' `` I have left word at Waymark 's lodgings that he is to come straight here whenever he returns . If he 's not here by midnight , should I find you up if I called -- say at half-past twelve or so ? '' `` I would in any case wait up for you , with pleasure ? '' `` Really , '' said Mr. Woodstock , who could behave with much courtesy when he chose , `` I must apologise for taking such liberties . Our acquaintance is so slight .