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Miss Billy Married

CHAPTER XVII
11/31

Now, don't you see?
If you can't have but 300 proteins and 350 fats all day, and you've already eaten 200 in your two eggs, that'll leave just--er--450 for all the rest of the day,--of fats and proteins, you understand.

And you've no idea how fast that'll count up.

Why, just one serving of butter is 100 of fats, and eight almonds is another, while a serving of lentils is 100 of proteins.

So you see how it'll go." "Yes, I see," murmured Uncle William, casting a mournful glance about the generously laden table, much as if he were bidding farewell to a departing friend.

"But if I should want more to eat--" He stopped helplessly, and Bertram's aggrieved voice filled the pause.
"Look here, Billy, if you think I'm going to be measured for an egg and weighed for an almond, you're much mistaken; because I'm not.


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