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The Von Toodleburgs

CHAPTER VI
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Think of our daughter being Mrs.
Toodlebug, (I pronounce it with a b-u-g, you see,) and inviting nice people to her reception.

There would be people enough at that reception to make light of the name.

Yes, Mr.Chapman, you might as well have her married to a Mr.Straddlebug.

It's so very vulgar, my dear." "As to that," replied Chapman, "the world is a great vulgarity, and only puts on politeness for appearance sake.

The young man might have his name changed, or he might add something to it to soften it.


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