| Title | The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists |
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| Page | 290 |
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remarked Philpot to Newman. `P'raps's they'll take a couple of us away from ere.' `I shouldn't think so. We're short-'anded 'ere already. Most likely they'll put on a couple of fresh 'ands. There's a 'ell of a lot of work in all them blinds, you know: I reckon they'll 'ave to 'ave there or four coats, the state they're in.' `Yes. No doubt that's what will be done,' replied Newman, and added with a mirthless laugh: `I don't suppose they'll have much difficulty in getting a couple of chaps.' `No, you're right, mate. There's plenty of 'em walkin' about as a week's work would be a Gordsend to.' |
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