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But you may be called on for a great deal , so I bequeath you my charity . I have n't had it so very long myself . '' The professor bowed his head , and , the will being complete , he took off his spectacles , and wiped them with his handkerchief . `` I was telling Neelie this morning , papa , '' resumed Sophie , after a while , `` that I had been -- that I 'd had a dream that I was with Bressant ; and I feel sure -- though I suppose you 'll think it nothing but a sick fancy of mine -- that he will be here to-morrow noon . '' The professor looked at Sophie , startled and anxious ; but her appearance was so composed , straight-forward , and full of faith , he could not think her wandering . `` Do you know where he has been , my dear ? or where he is now ? ''