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`` His coat 's too big for him . He always did wear things that did n't fit him ! '' Marsh did not keep the appointment . Soon after one o'clock , a boy came to Henry , and asked him if he were Mr. Quinn , and when Henry had assured him that he was , he said , `` Mr. Marsh bid me to tell you , sir , that he 's not able to come . He says he 's very sorry , but he ca n't help it ! '' The lad repeated the message almost as if he had learned it by heart . `` Oh , very well ! ''