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A Bicycle of Cathay

CHAPTER VII
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The stable-man who had lied to me about the fishing was there; the boy who had lied to me about the reception of cyclers was there; the lemon-faced woman was there, standing close to Mrs.Chester; and there were two maids looking out of the window of the kitchen.
"This is very bad indeed!" said Mrs.Chester, addressing the Italian.
"You have damaged this gentleman's wheel, and you must pay him for it." Now the Italian began to tear his hair.

Never before had I seen any one tear his hair.

More than that, he shed tears, and declared he had no money.

After he had paid his bill he would not have a cent in the world.

His bear had ruined him.


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