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The Slowcoach

CHAPTER 3
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Close by was a place for oats and chaff.
A new set of harness was packed on the box, and it was so complete that on each of the little brass ornaments that hang on the horse's chest was the letter "A." On the back of the caravan was a shelf that might be let down, making a kind of sideboard for outdoor meals.
For two or three days the caravan did nothing but hold receptions.
Everyone who knew the Avories came to see it--even Robert's bird stuffer, who said he would like to borrow it for a week's holiday in Epping Forest, and observe Nature through its windows.

Several of Gregory's intimates also examined it, and approved.

Miss Bingham pronounced it elegant and commodious, and Mr.Crawley (who, like all schoolmasters and tutors, made too many puns) said that its probable rate of speed reminded him of his name.

Collins wished she might never have to cook in it, but otherwise was very tolerant.

Eliza Pollard said that her choice would be a motor car, and Jane Masters brought 'Erb back on Sunday afternoon, and they examined it together and decided that with such a home as that they might be married at once.
I have left till the last the most exciting thing of all.


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