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"Of course I will," said Barnabas, a little eagerly, "but how?"

"By doing eggs-actly as I tell you, sir Is it a go?"

"It is," nodded Barnabas

"V'y, then, to begin vith, that theer coat o' yours,--it's too long

to run in--off vith it, sir!"

Barnabas sed surtout

"Now-- handed Barnabas his famous hat

"Put it on, sir, if you please You'll find it a bit 'eavyish at

first, 'in windictiveness"

"Thank you," said Barnabas, sain, "but it's too s, "still, if it von't go on, it

von't Now, as to a vepping?"

"I havetook it,

balanced it in his grasp and passed it back with a nod of approval

"V'y then, sir, I think ve , put on

his hat, exa

the nobbly stick under his ar there, paused "Sir," said he, a note of

anxiety in his voice, "you pros-actly vot I say?"

"I promise!"

"Ven I say 'run' you'll run?"

"Yes"

"Then co opened the door and stepped noisily out into

the narrow court and waited while Barnabas fastened the latch; even

then he paused to glance up at the sombre heaven and to point out a

solitary star that twinkled through soht for a little walk," said he, "Oliver vill