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Think it over , and call me up by ` phone about three o'clock tomorrow -- here 's the number . If you decide on taking a woman along I know one who will answer , and will have her at the train . '' `` I am to leave then tomorrow night ? '' `` Yes , over the Eastern Illinois , at 8:10 . '' There was a moment 's silence ; then he rustled the paper on the table , and held out a fountain pen . `` Sign here . '' I was not hypnotized , or unduly controlled ; my mind seemed clear , but I yielded without a word and wrote my name at the bottom of the sheet .