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He did not say anything further , but the next morning a telephone message put to rout his resolve to return Hilmer 's insurance forms in person . `` I 've got to go up Market Street to see a man about some workmen 's compensation , '' he explained to Helen . `` You 'd better put on your hat and take those things to Hilmer yourself . '' She did not answer ... He returned at three o'clock . Helen was very busy pounding away at the typewriter . `` Well , what 's all the rush ? '' he asked .