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`` Young man , no levity , '' returned the judge . There was silence for a few minutes , broken only by the turning of the crisp papers as Dunham continued his researches . At last the telephone bell rang and Dunham answered it . As he hung up the receiver Judge Trent spoke : -- `` Just call up the railway station , will you , and secure a chair for me in the nine o'clock train for Boston Wednesday morning ? '' John obeyed , and as he returned to his desk his employer continued : -- `` I may need your advice on Wednesday 's business , Dunham . '' `` My advice ? '' returned the young man , with interest .