The History of Mr Polly


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remarked. "Funny not to have a pair of breeches of one's own.... Like  
being born again. Naked came I into the world...."  
Miriam stirred and rolled over, and stared at him.  
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Hello!" she said.  
Hello."  
Come to bed?"  
It's three."  
Pause, while Mr. Polly disrobed slowly.  
"I been thinking," said Miriam, "It isn't going to be so bad after  
all. We shall get your insurance. We can easy begin all over again."  
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H'm," said Mr. Polly.  
She turned her face away from him and reflected.  
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Get a better house," said Miriam, regarding the wallpaper pattern.  
I've always 'ated them stairs."  
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Mr. Polly removed a boot.  
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