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`` I have given you a useful hint . You can spare two thousand pounds , and if you let me have the money , you 'll be glad you did . '' `` I must think about it . You can call me up on the telephone at noon to-morrow . '' Gerald hesitated , and then made an abrupt movement as a man came into the room . The latter crossed the floor and Gerald got up . `` Very well , '' he said , and went off .