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downput up the table, I crossed to where Prudence was busy

unpacking her basket

"Prudence," said I, "are you still at odds with George?"

Prudence nodded

"But," said I, "he is such a splendid fellow! His outburst the

other day was quite natural, under the circuive him, Prudence"

"There be hed Prue,

"'Tis his drinkin'; six o he promised me never to touch

another drop--an' he broke his i' ood ale, in moderation, will hare bean't like other er!" said I, "and I never saw a

handsoiant, an' so weak as a

little child!"

"Indeed, Prudence," said I, leaning nearer to her in my

earnestness, "I think you are a little unjust to hi but weak---"