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         During this speech the DOCTOR has entered. He is a medium-Sized, rather good-looking man, with a quick eye. He stands leaning against the window.       

       THE GOVERNOR. This gentleman thinks the separate is telling on Q 3007—Falder, young thin fellow, star class. What do you say, Doctor Clements?     

       THE DOCTOR. He doesn't like it, but it's not doing him any harm.     

       COKESON. But he's told me.     

       THE DOCTOR. Of course he'd say so, but we can always tell. He's lost no weight since he's been here.     

       COKESON. It's his state of mind I'm speaking of.     

       THE DOCTOR. His mind's all right so far. He's nervous, rather melancholy. I don't see signs of anything more. I'm watching him carefully.     

       COKESON. [Nonplussed] I'm glad to hear you say that.     

       THE CHAPLAIN. [More suavely] It's just at this period that we are able to make some impression on them, sir. I am speaking from my special standpoint.     

       COKESON. [Turning bewildered to the GOVERNOR] I don't want to be unpleasant, but having given him this news, I do feel it's awkward.     

       THE GOVERNOR. I'll make a point of seeing him to-day.     

       COKESON. I'm much obliged to you. I thought perhaps seeing him every day you wouldn't notice it.     

       THE GOVERNOR. [Rather sharply] If any sign of injury to his health shows itself his case will be reported at once. That's fully provided for. [He rises]     

       COKESON. [Following his own thoughts] Of course, what you don't see doesn't trouble you; but having seen him, I don't want to have him on my mind.     

       THE GOVERNOR. I think you may safely leave it to us, sir.     

       COKESON. [Mollified and apologetic] I thought you'd understand me. I'm a plain man—never set myself up against authority. [Expanding to the CHAPLAIN] Nothing personal meant. Good-morning.     

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