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`` Yes , that 's the only ticket , '' he said to himself , with involuntary frivolity . He thought of what the officer had said , and he helplessly added , `` Circus ticket -- reserved seat . '' Then he began again , and loaded himself with execration . The boat got into Portland at nine o'clock , and Mavering left her , taking his hand-bag with him , and letting his trunk go on to Boston . The officer who received his ticket at the gangplank noticed the destination on it , and said , `` Got enough ? '' `` Yes , for one while . '' Mavering recognised his acquaintance of the night before .