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`` That 's above-board , '' said Mr. Quorn , calmly pocketing the letter and returning his glasses to their case . `` I 'll take a run down to these folks at once , and things being satisfactory there , I 'll be at Captain Fyffe 's service any minute . If you 've nothing better to do this afternoon , captain , I 'll run you down to Blackwall and show you what is to be seen . '' It was arranged that he should call for me between three and four o'clock , and on that understanding he took his leave , retiring with many flourishes and an assurance , specially addressed to Violet , that he was flush on the cause of freedom anywhere and everywhere , the hull globe over , and dead against them blasted Austrians anyhow . `` You must remember , my child , '' said the count , when we three were left alone , `` that you are spending a great sum of money in this enterprise , that it may all be wasted , and that even if by your help The Cause should win you can never hope to see one pound of your money back again . '' Violet had seated herself beside him at Mr. Quorn 's departure , and now , when he began to speak , she slid one arm about his neck and nestled closely to him , with her ripe young cheek touching his grizzled and lined old face . `` I have thought of all that , father , '' she answered .