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The Rise of Roscoe Paine

CHAPTER X
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You wait till I see Captain Jed." In three strides I was abreast the cart-tail.
"See him then," said I."And tell him that if any one uses this Lane for the purpose of wilfully annoying those living near it I'll not only forbid his using it, but I'll prosecute him for trespass.

I mean that.
Stop! I advise you not to say another word." I did not intend to prosecute Jim, he was not worth it, but I should have thoroughly enjoyed dragging him out of that wagon and silencing him by primitive methods.

My anger had not cooled to any extent.

He did not speak to me again, though I heard him muttering as the cart moved off.
I remained where I was until I saw it turn into the Lower Road.

Then I once more started for home.
I was very much annoyed and disturbed.


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