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But he 's airned it , and ye 'll not forgit . '' She laid the coin aside and assured the donor that his wishes should be carried out . Chester spoke : `` It seems to me we are throwing away time . It is past midnight and here we sit talking , and doing nothing because there seems nothing to do . What do you think , Alvin ? '' `` You are right . This business does n't seem to have stirred up the town .