The Little Nugget by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
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page 38 of 331 (11%)
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'But how can Mr Burns go there?' 'Nothing easier. He will be a young man who has been left a little money and wants to start a school of his own. He goes to Ogden's man and suggests that he pay a small premium to come to him for a term as an extra-assistant-master, to learn the business. Mr Man will jump at him. He will be getting the bargain of his life. Peter didn't get much of a degree at Oxford, but I believe he was wonderful at games. From a private-school point of view he's a treasure.' 'But--would he do it?' 'I think I can persuade him.' Mrs Ford kissed her with an enthusiasm which hitherto she had reserved for Ogden. 'My darling girl,' she cried, 'if you knew how happy you have made me!' 'I do,' said Cynthia definitely. 'And now you can do the same for me.' 'Anything, anything! You must have some more hats.' 'I don't want any more hats. I want to go with you on Lord Mountry's yacht to the Riviera.' |
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