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said the junior partner , while I was still in this state of doubt and uncertainty . `` I do , sir . '' `` I wish you would go up and show him this list of lumber , '' continued Mr. Whippleton , who seemed to be very much excited , and was very pale . `` Tell him I can buy the lot at a very low figure if I can pay cash at one o'clock to-day . '' `` I wish you would send Robert , '' I replied , alluding to the new entry clerk . `` I want to speak to you about the books . '' `` Never mind the books , '' he answered .