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The Astonishing History of Troy Town

CHAPTER VIII
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Caleb stood over him and sternly watched his recovery.
"You are quite right, Caleb: my thoughts were wandering.
Your treatment is a trifle rough, but honest.

Are those extraordinary people gone ?" "Iss, sir; here they were, but gone--like Jemmy Rule's larks." "I beg your pardon ?" "Figger o' speech, sir.

They be gone right enough--Adm'ral Buzza in full fig, and a row o' darters in jallishy buff.

I sent 'em 'bout their bus'ness.

Look 'ee here, sir: ef you'll promise to sit quiet and keep your wits at home, I'll run down to town for a happord o' tar." "Tar, Caleb ?" "Iss, sir, tar!" and with this Caleb turned on his heel and strode away across the shingle.


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