[Demos by George Gissing]@TWC D-Link bookDemos CHAPTER IV 6/31
Nay, I can't explain; he'll tell you plenty soon as he gets in.
Cut yourself some meat, child, do, and don't wait for me to help you.
See, I'll turn you out some potatoes; you don't care for the greens, I know.' The fry had hissed vigorously whilst this conversation went on; the results were brown and unctuous. 'Now, if it ain't too bad!' cried the old woman, losing self-control. 'That 'Arry gets later every Sunday, and he knows very well as I have to wait for the beer till he comes.' I'll fetch it,' said Emma, rising. 'You indeed! I'd like to see Dick if he caught me a-sending you to the public-house.' 'He won't mind it for once.' 'You get on with your supper, do.
It's only my fidgetiness; I can do very well a bit longer.
And Alice, where's she off to, I wonder? What it is to have a girl that age! I wish they was all like you, Emma.
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