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Will Warburton

CHAPTER 18
12/17

But look here, Allchin, I don't want you to quarrel with me, as you do with every one else--" "With _you_, sir?
Ho, ho!" Allchin guffawed, and at once looked ashamed of himself.
"I quarrel," he added, "with people as are insulting, or as try to best me.

It goes against my nature, sir, to be insulted and to be bested." They talked about the details of the business, and presently Allchin asked what name was to be put up over the shop.
"I've thought of that," answered Will.

"What do you say to--_Jollyman_ ?" The assistant was delighted; he repeated the name a dozen times, snorting and choking with appreciation of the joke.

Next morning, they met again, and went together to look at the shop.

Here Allchin made great play with his valuable qualities.


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