a'door

Updated: August 2, 2026

"'Ere ask this native for 'is ticket," he said, on the arrival of that functionary. "Wot's 'e doing in 'ere with me?" "Ticket, please?" said the guard a very black Goanese. The Pathan produced his ticket. "Will you kindly see if there is another empty first-class carriage, Guard?" said he. "There iss one next a'door," replied the guard.

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