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Polatkin nodded doubtfully , but after a quarter of an hour 's earnest discussion he was convinced of the wisdom of Elkan 's plan . `` All right , Elkan , '' he said at last . `` Be down early on Saturday . '' `` Eight o'clock sure , '' Elkan replied as he shook Polatkin 's hand ; `` and by that time I hope you 'll congratulate me on my engagement . '' `` I hope so , '' Polatkin said . `` Me too , '' Kapfer added after Polatkin departed ; `` and I also hope , Elkan , this would be a warning to you that the next time you get engaged you should find out the girl 's name in advance . '' * * * * * `` Yes , siree , sir , '' said Charles Fischko emphatically , albeit a trifle thickly .