`` I sha n't bother myself about your concerns . I 've no doubt you 're able to look out for them yourself . '' Osborne turned away . As he did so he saw Bryan Lee driving up the lane . Perhaps Nan saw it too . At any rate , she leaned out of the window . `` John ! John ! '' Osborne half turned . `` You 'll be up again soon , wo n't you ? '' His face hardened . `` I 'll come to say goodbye before I go , of course , '' he answered shortly . He came face to face with Lee at the gate , where the latter was tying his sleek chestnut to a poplar . He acknowledged his rival 's condescending nod with a scowl . Lee looked after him with a satisfied smile . `` Poor beggar ! '' he muttered . `` He feels pretty cheap I reckon . I 've spoiled his chances in this quarter . Old Abe does n't want any poverty-stricken hangers-on about his place and Nan wo n't dream of taking him when she knows he has n't a roof over his head . ''
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