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`` I want to leave him alone myself . I am only sorry I have him for a neighbor . I 'd help him to sell out , if he wished to do so . '' The boys went to the house and were speedily given something to eat , -- for they had had nothing since noon . They also donned some dry clothing . `` It wo n't do any good for you to go out again , '' said Mr. Endicott . `` I 'll go out , and so will most of the hands .