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Melky, who had grown breathless in his efforts to carry out his companion's wishes, turned and looked at him with no attempt to conceal his wonder.
"Well, s'elp me if you ain't a cool 'un, Mr. Ayscough! " he exclaimed. "Here you troubles to track a chap to this here Underground Railway, seen him pop into it like a rabbit into a hole -- and let's him go! What did we follow him up Gower Street for? Just to see him set off for a ride?"