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`` We would only be caught at it and all tried for spies , and maybe find ourselves in a worse predicament than we now are . Perhaps the German officer will listen to reason when he returns . '' `` Yes , '' scorned Jimmie . `` Perhaps the sun will shine at midnight , or water will start running uphill , or something like that will happen ! '' `` You do n't seem to have much faith in the German ability to change the mind ? '' inquired Jack . `` Maybe this fellow 'll be different . ''