| Title | The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists |
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| Page | 117 |
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Whilst he [removed] his wet boots and socks [and placed them] in front of the fire to dry and put on dry socks and a pair of slippers in their stead, Ruth half filled a tin basin with hot water from the boiler and gave it to him, and he then went to the scullery, added some cold water and began to wash the paint off his hands. This done he returned to the kitchen and sat down at the table. `I couldn't think what to give you to eat tonight,' said Ruth as she poured out the tea. `I hadn't got no money left and there wasn't nothing in the house except bread and butter and that piece of cheese, so I cut some bread and butter and put some thin slices of cheese on it and toasted it on a place in front of the fire. I hope you'll like it: it was the best I could do.' `That's all right: it smells very nice anyway, and I'm very hungry.' As they were taking their tea Easton told his wife about Linden's affair and |
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