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Colonel Thorndyke’s Secret

CHAPTER IV
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I want to see things comfortable here, and you will find it difficult to get on without a cow.

I keep two or three for the special use of the village.

I make them pay for it, halfpenny a pint; it is better to do that than to give it.

It is invaluable for the children; and I don't think in all England you see rosier and healthier youngsters than those in our schools.

You will sometimes find milk useful for puddings and that sort of thing for the sick; and they will appreciate it all the more than if they had to look solely to us for their supply." "How is Mr.Bastow, sir ?" "He is better than could be expected.


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