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The Tribulations of Morris: Part the First.
As the hansom span through the streets of London, Morris sought to rally the forces of his mind.

The water-butt with the dead body had miscarried, and it was essential to recover it.

So much was clear; and if, by some blest good fortune, it was still at the station, all might be well.

If it had been sent out, however, if it were already in the hands of some wrong person, matters looked more ominous.