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Macomer turned and stared at his wife in amazement . `` I am going out at once , '' she continued . `` If you like , I will go to the bank and get the money for you . Yes , dear , '' she added , turning to Veronica , `` I shall be back before four o'clock , and you shall have it in plenty of time . Did you say four thousand or five thousand ? '' `` Only three , '' answered the young girl , rapidly pacified . `` Three thousand , if you please .