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I prefer them in the middle of the row , so that everybody wo n't be climbing over us when they go out and in . '' `` All right ; I will , '' said Henry , and the seats were duly procured . Saturday came , and Upton went to the club , according to his appointment with Walter ; but Bliss was not there , nor had he sent any message of explanation . Upton waited until three o'clock , and still the doctor came not ; and finally he left the club and sauntered up the Avenue to his house , calling down the while imprecations upon the absent Walter . `` Hang these doctors ! '' he said , viciously . `` They seem to think professional engagements are the only ones worth keeping .