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Dialstone Lane, Complete

CHAPTER IV
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He 'as to give all his money except a shilling a week to his wife, and he's not allowed to go into pubs.

If he does it's no good, because they won't serve 'im.

If they do Selina goes in next morning and gives them a piece of 'er mind.

She don't care who's there or what she says, and the consequence is Mr.Vickers can't get served in Binchester for love or money.

That'll show you what she is." "Well, tell her I won't have her here," said the captain, rising.
"Good-night." "I've told her over and over again, sir," was the reply, "and all she says is she's not afraid of you, nor six like you." [Illustration: "All she says is she's not afraid of you, nor six like you."] The captain fell back silent, and Mr.Tasker, pausing in a respectful attitude, watched him wistfully.


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