The Wolves and the Lamb by William Makepeace Thackeray
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page 61 of 82 (74%)
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jingo! Here's John in love with the governess. Fond of plush, Miss
Pemberton--ey? Gad, it's the best thing I ever knew. Saved a good bit, ey, Jeames? Take a public-house? By Jove! I'll buy my beer there. JOHN.--Owe for it, you mean. I don't think your tradesmen profit much by your custom, ex-Cornet Kicklebury. K.--By Jove! I'll do for you, you villain! JOHN.--No, not that way, Captain. [Struggles with and throws him.] K. [screams.]--Hallo, Bulkeley! [Bulkeley is seen strolling in the garden.] Enter BULKELEY. BULKELEY.--What is it, sir? K.--Take this confounded villain off me, and pitch him into the Thames--do you hear? JOHN.--Come here, and I'll break every bone in your hulking body. [To BULKELEY.] BULKELEY.--Come, come! whathever his hall this year row about? MISS P.--For heaven's sake don't strike that poor man. BULKELEY.--YOU be quiet. What's he a-hittin' about my master for? |
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