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`` Well , then , just hand that note to Sir Stafford . '' Here he placed a sealed letter in Grounsell 's hand . `` Tell him what I 've just told you . Let him fairly understand the whole question , and let me have the contents this evening at the _ café _ in the Santa Trinita , -- say about nine o'clock ; not later than that These fellows always gather about that hour . '' `` I 'll take care of it , '' said Grounsell . `` All right ! '' cried Norwood , gayly , as he arose and adjusted the curls beneath his hat .