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it leaks consider'ble." Mr.Bearse raspingly separated his nether garment from the top of the box and departed, expressing profane opinions.

Jed's lips twitched for an instant, then he puckered them and began to whistle.
But, although he had refused to discuss the matter with Gabriel Bearse, he realized that there was a strong element of probability in the latter's surmise.