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At all events -- '' `` At all events , if you let him die it will break my heart , '' I cried passionately . `` Do n't wait another moment ; go this instant . '' `` I can not go this instant , '' he replied . `` The boat does not leave until four o'clock . And if I may be allowed , as a physician , to say one word , that my brief acquaintance hardly justifies , I do wish to warn you that unless you acquire more self-control - '' `` Oh , I know that I have a quick temper , and that I spoke very rudely to you just now , '' I interrupted , not a little startled by the seriousness of his manner . `` I did not refer to your temper , '' he said . `` I meant your whole passionate nature .