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There is nothing else of the kind like it in the world ! '' He paused , to control his own mounting enthusiasm ; the clock at Strasbourg was to Major Milroy what the name of Michael Angelo was to Sir Joshua Reynolds . `` Mr. Armadale 's kindness has led him to exaggerate a little , '' pursued the major , smiling at Allan , and passing over another attempt of Midwinter 's to seize on the talk , as if no such attempt had been made . `` But as there does happen to be this one point of resemblance between the great clock abroad and the little clock at home , that they both show what they can do on the stroke of noon , and as it is close on twelve now , if you still wish to visit my workshop , Mr. Midwinter , the sooner I show you the way to it the better . '' He opened the door , and apologized to Midwinter , with marked ceremony , for preceding him out of the room . `` What do you think of my friend ? '' whispered Allan , as he and Miss Milroy followed .