The History of Mr Polly


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And a tankard!"  
A tankard."  
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They understood each other perfectly.  
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Looking for work?" asked the plump woman.  
In a way," said Mr. Polly.  
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They smiled like old friends.  
Whatever the truth may be about love, there is certainly such a thing  
as friendship at first sight. They liked each other's voices, they  
liked each other's way of smiling and speaking.  
"It's such beautiful weather this spring," said Mr. Polly, explaining  
everything.  
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What sort of work do you want?" she asked.  
I've never properly thought that out," said Mr. Polly. "I've been  
looking round--for Ideas."  
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Will you have your beef in the tap or outside? That's the tap."  
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