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might easily become ridiculous if they were not careful, if for a
second they stepped over the edge of the high spirit and pitiless
dignity they had hitherto maintained. At any cost they perceived they
must not become ridiculous.
Mr. Chuffles, the scandalous grocer, joined the throng about the
principal combatants, mutely as became an outcast, and with a sad,
distressed helpful expression picked up Mr. Polly's bicycle. Gambell's
summer errand boy, moved by example, restored the dustbin and pails to
their self-respect.
"
'E ought--'e ought (kik) pick them up," protested Mr. Rusper.
What's it all about?" said Mr. Hinks for the third time, shaking Mr.
"
Rusper gently. "As 'e been calling you names?"
"Simply ran into his pails--as anyone might," said Mr. Polly, "and out
he comes and scrags me!"
"
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"
(Kik) Assault!" said Mr. Rusper.
He assaulted me," said Mr. Polly.
Jumped (kik) into my dus'bin!" said Mr. Rusper. "That assault? Or
isn't it?"
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