Yes, please, I beg of you!" "I don't see the sense of that," answered the Doctor.

"You can't possibly wear it until it's dry, you know." "But I'd _rather_." "Are you anchored up there?
Very well; then I'll bring it up to you in a minute or so.

But just wait a little; for you wouldn't ask me to come with half my face unshaven, would you ?" "I can go back.

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