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`` Oh , half an hour or so , '' said Denver . `` Want to wait and see the blast ? I learned this system on the railroad . '' `` You 'll be through , then , before noon ! '' she exclaimed . `` You 're actually making money . '' `` Well , a little , '' admitted Denver , `` but , of course , if you 're not satisfied -- '' `` Oh , I 'm satisfied , '' she protested , `` I was only thinking -- but then , it 's always that way .