`` Certain things are not known to those who eat with forks . It is better to eat with both hands for a while . Speak soft words to those who do not understand this that the return may be propitious . '' Now the manner in which that was cast is , of course , the work of the letter-writer , but see how wisely the boy has devised the matter of it so that no hint is given except to those who know ! ' ` Is this the Hand of Friendship to avert the Whip of Calamity ? ' laughed the Colonel . ` See how wise is the boy . He would go back to the Road again , as I said . Not knowing yet thy trade -- ' ' I am not at all sure of that , ' the Colonel muttered . ` He turns to me to make a peace between you . Is he not wise ? He says he will return . He is but perfecting his knowledge . Think , Sahib ! He has been three months at the school . And he is not mouthed to that bit . For my part , I rejoice . The pony learns the game . ' ` Ay , but another time he must not go alone . ' ` Why ?
He went alone before he came under the Colonel XXXXX 's protection .
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