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CHAPTER XVIII
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'You don't suppose there's another man 'ud go about telling coward lies?
The mean wretch! Says things about my sister, does he?
I'll be even with that man yet, never you mind.' 'Well, I can't believe it o' Dick,' muttered Dabbs.

'He says 'ere, you see, as he hasn't time to contradict "idle stories." I suppose that means he didn't start 'em.' 'If he tells one lie, won't he tell another ?' cried the woman.

She was obliged to put down her bundle on a doorstep, and used the moment of relief to pour forth vigorous vituperation.

Dick listened with an air half of approval, half doggedly doubtful.

He was not altogether satisfied with himself.
'Well, I must get off 'ome,' he said at length.


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