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They will all run to cover like so many rats . '' `` The government of the United States is a good rat-catcher , '' he said . `` The United States would do well to keep the rats out , Mr. Barnes , instead of allowing them to come here and thrive and multiply and gnaw into its very vitals . '' Mr. Rushcroft sent for Barnes at three o'clock . `` Come to my room as soon as possible , '' was the message delivered by Mr. Bacon . Barnes was taking a nap . More than that , he was pleasantly dreaming when the pounding fell upon his door .