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`` It appears that way , does n't it ? I wonder how long I am expected to keep them ? '' The twins did n't know ; I did n't ; and neither does Gerty . `` I had planned to take a noon train west , '' says she ; `` but if you think I could help in getting Jack and Jill ashore , I 'll stay over for a few hours . '' `` Will you ? '' says he . `` That 's ripping good of you .