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Mary Anerley

CHAPTER VIII
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If those fellows could be given a bench against the wall--a bench against the wall is what they feel for with their legs.

It comes so natural to their--yes, yes, their legs, and the crook of their heels, ma'am, from what they were brought up to sit upon.

And if you have any beer brewed for washing days, ma'am, that is what they like, and the right thing for their bellies.

Cadman, Ellis, and Dick Hackerbody, sit down and be thankful." "But surely, Captain Carroway, you would never be happy to sit down without them.

Look at their small-clothes, the dust and the dirt! And their mouths show what you might make of them." "Yes, madam, yes; the very worst of them is that.


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