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Brisket's world were beginning to talk about the matter. "They must be doing a deal of trade," said one. "Believe me, it is all flash and sham," said another. "I happen to know that old Brown did go down to Manchester and see Johnson there," said the first. "There is no such person at all," said the second. So this went on till Mr.
And though these memoirs are written with the express view of advocating a theory of trade founded on quite a different basis, nevertheless, it may be admitted that Mr. Brisket's view of commerce has its charms, presuming that a man has the wherewithal. But such a view is apt to lose its charms in female eyes if it be insisted on too often, or too violently.
Ultimately due time having been given for Captain Brisket's invention to get under way he learned that a dyspeptic seaman, mistaking the mate's back for that of the cook, had first knocked his cap over his eyes and then pushed him over. "And that, of course," concluded the captain, "couldn't be allowed anyway, but, seeing that it was a mistake, we let the chap off."
Duckett, said "Yes," and then at Captain Brisket's suggestion the party adjourned to the Jack Ashore, where in a little room upstairs, not much larger than the schooner's cabin, the preparations for the voyage were discussed in detail.
"Got a master?" demanded Captain Brisket, with growing excitement. "Don't tell me you've got a master." "Why not?" growled Mr. Stobell, who, having by this time arrived at the cheese, felt that he had more leisure for conversation. "Because," shouted the other, hitting the table a thump with his fist that upset half his whisky "because if you haven't Bill Brisket's your man."
"So I did," said Brisket, anxiously "so I did. And what I say I stick to. When I said that the that Emily was his, I meant it. I don't say things I don't mean. That isn't Bill Brisket's way." "And you said just now that he was getting her a place," Mrs. Chalk reminded him, grimly. "Mr. Chalk understands what I mean," said Captain Brisket, with dignity.
Here's Tuesday already, and next Tuesday is to be the day." "Then it won't be next Tuesday; nor yet any Tuesday this month. Brisket's after her again." "I don't believe it, Polly." "Then disbelieve it. I was with him yesterday, and I'll tell you who was there before me; only don't you go to Robinson and say I said so." "If I can't make sport, I shan't spoil none," said Poppins.
Butchers were butchers then, and their parlor was their kitchen too; at least old Brisket's was one door leading into the shop, and one into the yard, on the other side of which was the slaughter-house.
He's never been wandering about like a vagrant, getting his money nobody knows how. William Brisket's as well known in Aldersgate Street as the Post Office. And moreover," she added, after a pause, speaking these last words in a somewhat milder breath "And moreover, it was my sainted mother's wish!" "Then go to him!" said Robinson, rising suddenly, and stretching out his arm against her.
Why have I got that ass, Freedham, on the brain?" At that moment the sound of Jerry Brisket's return caused me to jump up and dress. I was quite recovered, but tired and depressed. And, as a result of the curious conditions of the evening, there seemed to be gathering about me a presentiment of disaster.
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