[Affair in Araby by Talbot Mundy]@TWC D-Link bookAffair in Araby CHAPTER XIV 20/39
So we put our shoulders to the door, thrust by the servant, and walked in. "Take care! I have a pistol in my hand!" said the banker's voice. "Three shots for a shilling at me then!" retorted Jeremy. "Who are you ?" "Tell that shivering fool to bring the candle, and you'll see!" "Oh, you, is it! I told you to come in the morning.
I can't see you now." "Can't see me, eh? Come in here and peel your eyes, cocky! Sit down and look at us.
There, take a pew.
Wonder where I learned such good English? Well, I used to shine the toenails of the Prince o' Wales, and you have to pass a Civil Service examination before they give you that good job.
I talk any language except French and Jewish, but this master of mine turns out to be a Jew who talks French, and not a prizefighter after all. "What did I tell you this evening? Said he was a spy for the French, didn't I? I tell you, I'm a dependable man.
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