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`` And he 's taken Balaam with him , '' repeated the other . `` Yes ; he certainly has ; '' but when the superintendent looked toward Hallam he was startled by the hopeless expression of the lad 's fine face . `` Sit down , lad , and rest . It will not be long before noon , and then I will send for your sister to come here . '' `` Thank you . Do you think he will stay long , this time ? '' '' ` Bony ' ?