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You are a stern protector , keeping out all prying eyes and malignant tongues . Mr. Dobbins will not venture out while you are abroad , and so we will have peace a little longer . '' Parson John passed a restless night , moaning much from the pain in his shoulder . Towards morning , however , he passed into a comfortable sleep , and did not wake until near noon . Nellie and the doctor had a long chat together . He told her about the accident , and she related to him the incident of the constable 's visit to the Rectory . `` The brute ! ''