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"Talking can lead to a great many things," Blake said. "I do not know many things that cannot be lead to by talking."

Blake then took his hot tea and gulped it down.

"But we won't get anything done by just sitting here," Blake said. "And of course I'll go with you. I like you."

Blake stood up from the table and stood by Bessie. He wore a confident smile.