| Title | The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists |
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| Page | 841 |
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| Chapter | -- |
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said Nora, indicating a model railway locomotive; that one marked five shillings.' `It might just as well be marked five pounds as far as we're concerned,' replied Owen. As they were speaking, one of the salesmen appeared at the back of the window and, reaching forward, removed the engine. It was probably the last one of the kind and had evidently just been sold. Owen and Nora experienced a certain amount of consolation in knowing that even if they had the money they would not have been able to buy it. After lengthy consideration, they decided on a clockwork engine at a shilling, but the other toys they resolved to buy at a cheaper shop. Nora went into the Emporium to get the toy and whilst Owen was waiting for her Mr and Mrs Rushton came out. They did not appear to see Owen, who observed that the shape of one of several parcels they carried suggested that it contained the |
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