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 for that picture—anything in reason." And there he sat at his supper, the very image of outraged benevolence and enthusiasm, a Christian with a halo!

"Old Serpent" said the fierce eyes that June fixed upon his face. For a moment it looked as if the old wretch was going to shed tears. But no, he was content with a mild snuffle and that was all.