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`` Now I will wire my brother Dean that he may come as soon as he wishes ; and oh , how I do hope that will be soon , '' Nell said as she happily surveyed the pleasantest place that she had ever called home . The message was sent when they were on their way to the Pensinger mansion for lunch . `` I must not remain long , '' the new agent told Gloria , `` for I promised Mrs. Doran-Ashley that I would be on duty at one . '' Every little while during that noon meal Bobs would look up with laughing eyes . At last she told the cause of her mirth . `` I am wondering what Mr. James Jewett thinks of his assistant detective , '' she remarked . `` I am so glad that I gave the name Miss Dolittle .