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Fortunately just at the moment Mr. Plummey restored harmony by announcing dinner; and after the usual backing and retiring of mock modesty, Mr. Puffington said he would 'show them the way, when there was as great a rush to get in, to avoid the bugbear of sitting with their backs to the fire, as there had been apparent disposition not to go at all.
Puffington, sir, is very poorly, sir, and I thought p'raps you'd be dining out. 'Poorly is he? replied Mr. Sponge; 'sorry to hear that what's the matter with him? 'Bad bilious attack, I think, replied Plummey 'very subject to them, at this time of year particklarly; was laid up, at least confined to his room, three weeks last year of a similar attack. 'Indeed! replied Mr.
At last he saw Sponge coming lounging along the terrace-walk, looking like a man thoroughly disengaged, and, timing himself properly, encountered him in the entrance. 'Beg pardon, sir, said Mr. Plummey, 'but cook, sir, wishes to know, sir, if you dine here to-day, sir? 'Of course, replied Mr. Sponge, 'where would you have me dine? 'Oh, I don't know, sir only Mr.
Sponge determined to profit by Spraggon's absence, and lay the blame on him. 'Oh, Plummey! exclaimed Mr. Puffington, as his servant entered, 'I'm deuced unwell quite knocked up, in short, clapping his hand on his forehead, adding, 'I shall not be able to dine downstairs to-day. ''Deed, sir, replied Mr. Plummey, in a tone of commiseration ''deed, sir; sorry to hear that, sir.
'His man his groom his whatever he calls him, expects they'll be staying some time. 'The deuce! exclaimed Mr. Puffington, whose hospitality, like Jawleyford's, was greater in imagination than in reality. 'Shall I take these things away? asked Plummey, after a pause. 'Couldn't you manage to get him to go? asked Mr. Puffington, still harping on his remaining guest. 'Don't know, sir.
I could try, sir believe he's bad to move, sir, replied Plummey, with a grin. 'Is he really? replied Mr. Puffington, alarmed lest Sponge should fasten himself upon him for good. 'They say so, replied Mr. Plummey, 'but I don't speak from any personal knowledge, for I know nothing of the man. 'Well, said Mr.
Sponge, not relishing the information. 'Then I must say you'll dine here? said the butler. 'Yes; I must have my dinner, of course, replied Mr. Sponge. 'I'm not ill, you know. No occasion to make a great spread for me, you know; but still I must have some victuals, you know. 'Certainly, sir, certainly, replied Mr. Plummey. 'I couldn't think of leaving Mr.
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