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A disagreeable feeling spread over his body as though he was
blackening as he sat. He hated black garments.
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I suppose I must have mourning," he said.
Well!" said Johnson with a solemn smile.
Got to see it through," said Mr. Polly indistinctly.
If I were you," said Johnson, "I should get ready-made trousers.
That's all you really want. And a black satin tie and a top hat with a
deep mourning band. And gloves."
"Jet cuff links he ought to have--as chief mourner," said Mrs.
Johnson.
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Not obligatory," said Johnson.
It shows respect," said Mrs. Johnson.
It shows respect of course," said Johnson.
And then Mrs. Johnson went on with the utmost gusto to the details of
the "casket," while Mr. Polly sat more and more deeply and droopingly
into the armchair, assenting with a note of protest to all they said.
After he had retired for the night he remained for a long time perched
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