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he said . `` The beastly thing does n't give a ha ` porth of shade . '' `` It 's the best we 've got , '' replied Kilshaw , in ironical apology for his country . `` As a rule , you know , '' the Captain continued , `` coming out for a ride here , except at midnight , means standing up under a willow and wondering how the deuce you 'll get home . '' `` Well , you 're not under a willow now . '' `` No ; I was , but I had to quit . Derosne and Miss Medland turned me out . ''