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`` Oh , a long while ago , sir , '' said Bonavent . `` The van had been waiting at the door since half-past nine . '' `` Since half-past nine ? ... But I told them I should n't want it till a quarter to eleven . I suppose they were making an effort to be in time for once . Well , it does n't matter , '' said Guerchard . `` Then I suppose I 'd better send the other prison-van away ? ''