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Am I right ? '' `` If it can be done , I 'll do it , '' said I. `` Then , listen . I 'm leaving England in the Patna for Singapore . She sails at noon to-morrow , and passengers go on board at ten o'clock . I 've got my ticket , papers in order , but '' -- he paused impressively , grasping my shoulders hard -- `` I must get on board to-night . '' I stared him in the face . `` Why ? ''