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Penrod

CHAPTER XXV TAR
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They learn courtesy in their games; they learn politeness, consideration for one another in their pastimes, amusements, lighter occupations.

I make it my pleasure to join them often, for I sympathize with them in all their wholesome joys as well as in their little bothers and perplexities.

I understand them, you see; and let me tell you it is no easy matter to understand the little lads and lassies." He sent to each listener his beaming glance, and, permitting it to come to rest upon Penrod, inquired: "And what do you say to that, little gentleman ?" Mr.Schofield uttered a stentorian cough.

"More?
You'd better have some more chicken! More! Do!" "More chicken!" urged Margaret simultaneously.

"Do please! Please! More! Do! More!" "Beautiful, beautiful," began Mrs.Schofield.


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