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`` Why , yes , so I had , '' replied Dudley , serenely , as he took a newspaper out of his pocket and folded it for reading . `` But I 've written to him already this morning , explaining things , and telling him that I propose to come down to The Beeches this evening . He 'll get it before I turn up , I should think , for I posted it at six o'clock this morning . '' `` Why , what were you doing at six o'clock in the morning ? '' said Max , in a tone of bewilderment , as before . `` Did n't you go to bed at all last night ? '' `` No , '' answered Dudley , calmly .