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22 Rhoda’s hand went up to an imaginary cap in a gesture of military obedience. "Very well, my general. I fly to prepare weapons with which to fight Satan.  You, of course, will take her; oh, my dear, I’m almost afraid you oughtn’t!  I choose the bullet-headed blonde twin who says his name is 'Lanty,' and reserve for Edith the bursting-with-fat brunette twin who calls herself 'Ciffy.'  Edith’s disciplinary powers have been too much vaunted of late; we shall see if Ciffy ruffles her splendid serenity."