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1. 'Here comes the coal,' said Harry, looking out of the window.
'Mother, may we help Jim to get it in? I can have the big shovel, and
Dora the little one. I should like to see the cart upset! What fun it
will be!'

2. Crash came the coal on the ground. Then the coal-man drew his horse
and cart away, and set to work with a spade to fill the little
coal-place.

3. The dog jumped, and got in every one's way. He wanted to help, too,
but did not know how. Dora tumbled over the heap and bumped her head, so
she thought she would be content with watching Jim and Harry. But Harry
was soon tired, and Jim was left to go on alone.

4. 'Where does coal come from, Jim?' he asked.

'Out of the ground, my lad.'

'Does it? Do you dig for it?'

'I don't. But I know somebody who does.'