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 Now Mama emerged from the house. Seizing the arm of the incensed star, she begged her to refrain fzom further destruction.

I'll kill him! Imperia screamed.

Now, dearie, if you do that, you'll spoil your digestion. You can't eat your victuals after murder, Mama expostulated breathlessly.

Quite unexpectedly the tragic heroine became limp. Sobbing softly, she permitted herself to be led back into the house.