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MAJOR CHEVENIX COMES INTO THE STORY
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At this I became aware of his eyes set upon me with a considering look, and brought up sharply.

"Well, well," said he. "Good night to you. Champdivers. Come to me at breakfast-time to-morrow, and we'll talk of other subjects."

I fully admit the man's conduct was not bad: in writing it down so long after the events I can even see that it was good.