The things we do!

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"Five bet-rooms," says the man, entering. "Six bets, two or dree
sitting-rooms? We gome from Dr. Goodenough."
"Are the apartments for you, sir?" says the little Duchess, looking up at
the large gentleman.
"For my lady," answers the man.
"Had you not better take off your hat?" asks the Duchess, pointing out of
one of her little mittens to "the foring cove's" beaver, which he has
neglected to remove.
The man grins, and takes off the hat. "I beck your bardon, ma'am," says
he. "Have you fife bet-rooms?" etc. The doctor has cured the German of an
illness, as well as his employers, and especially recommended Miss
Honeyman to Mr. Kuhn.
"I have such a number of apartments. My servant will show them to you."
And she walks back with great state to her chair by the window, and
resumes her station and work there.
Mr. Kuhn reports to his mistress, who descends to inspect the apartments,
accompanied through them by Hannah. The rooms are pronounced to be
exceedingly neat and pleasant, and exactly what are wanted for the
family.


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