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"If it wasn't for their wings," Honey said

Billy shuddered violently "If it wasn't for their wings," he agreed

Frank bore Billy's defection in the spirit of classic cal But Pete could not see to draw Billy into debate

"I won't argue the ue it I don't pretend even to ical,

or just or ethical It's only a feeling or an instinct But it's too

strong for ed

and blindfolded I don't kno I got on this side - but I'm here"

The effect of this was to weaken a little the friendship that had grown

between Billy and Pete Also Honey pulled a little way froard

But now there were three warring elements in camp Honey, Ralph, and

Billy hobnobbed constantly FrankPete kept away frooing to have a harder tiuess we can leave that matter to take care of itself," Ralph said