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The Astonishing History of Troy Town

CHAPTER V
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Here you be paid for lookin' arter a gentl'm'n as wanders in hes wits, and fust news es, you be doin' the same yoursel'.

'Tes terribul queer, though," he added, and with that began to row towards town with an energy that set the boat quivering.
When he returned, in less than two hours' time, he found Mr.Fogo with a barrel full of water and the stump of a decayed broom, washing out the back kitchen.

The Twin had gone.
"Here we be, sir.

Pound o' candles, pound o' tea, two loaves o' bread, knives, forks, two cups, three eggs--one on 'em smashed, in my trowsy pocket--saucepan, kettle, tea-pot, an' a hunk o' cold beef as salt as Lot's wife's elbow.

That's the fust load.


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