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In fact , I do not know that I can afford to light another cigar . But one thought comforts me , '' he continued : `` if I had been living in that cot with my wife I would not have had the stomach-ache ; so that balances things somewhat . '' The lady smiled . `` The next morning a little after eight o'clock I came down to open the house , and there , standing by the porch , hat in hand , I saw Isadore . He was a middle-aged man , large and solid , with very flat feet and a smoothly shaven face , twinkling eyes , and a benevolent smile . I was very glad to see him , especially before breakfast . I took him away from the house , so that Anita might not overhear our conversation , and then I laid the whole case before him .