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I should enjoy above all things to travel with a man of science . ' ` It 's very doubtful whether I shall ever get so far , ' Godwin replied , musingly . And , as he spoke , he rose to take leave . Earwaker 's protest that it was not yet ten o'clock did not influence him . ` I want to reflect on the meaning of happiness , ' he said , extending his hand to Malkin ; and , in spite of the smile , his face had a sombre cast . The two who were left of course discussed him . ` You wo n't care much for Peak , ' said Earwaker .