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There were also two small 'private' bars, only capable of holding two or three persons, where nothing less than fourpennyworth of spirits or glasses of ale at threepence were served. Finally, the public bar, the largest compartment of all. At each end, separating it from the other departments, was a wooden partition, painted and varnished.
However, this was Saturday, and Dave and Dolly came up in full force as the afternoon mellowed; and Aunt M'riar accompanied them, and Mrs. Burr she got back early off her job, and there was fourpennyworth of crumpets. Only that was three-quarters of an hour later.
I suppose that shrivelled little carcass of yours isn't worth more than fourpence. I'll e'en change it in town, and buy fourpennyworth of Dutch cheese, and you shall have the parings for nothing to send to your Mamma as a gift from foreign parts. Good morning to you, my noble Captain." And so saying I walked away in a Fume of Wrath and Contempt.
She had to be silent a moment; then said hurriedly: "He was Ralph Thornton, after his father and uncle. His father was Thornton Thornton Daverill.... I'll tell you another time." Thereupon Aunt M'riar held her tongue, and Mrs. Burr came in with the fourpennyworth of crumpets. An unskilful chronicler throws unfair burdens on his reader.
I do not know, sir, whether behind that aspect of prosperity there lurks the probability of another fourpennyworth. 'You mustn't get tipsy to meet Mr. Darco, said Paul. 'There is no fear of that, sir, Mr. Warr answered. 'That, pointing to the empty glass, 'is my first to-day, and I as thirsty as I am hungry. 'Eat, man, eat, said Paul. 'May I, sir? asked Mr. Warr. 'Your fill, said Paul.
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