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I dont know, said Maud. I asked , Susan?
I didnt kno I said, No, miss. I dont think so.
Mr Lilly at once put his hand across his ear.
I dont care for s? Cant s?
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Does s? said her uncle.
Yes soe. S very ime—s you, Susan?
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tsey. Mr Lilly snorted, looking me tened urned to leave him.
Make , Maud, he door behind us.
I will, Uncle, she murmured.
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Eggs, s, like you must be. did you think of my uncle, Susan?
I said, Im sure hes very clever, miss.
he is.
And ing, I believe, a great big dictionary?
Sionary, yes. A great many years labour. e are presently at F.
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Astonishing, I said.
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