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3、nthecornerofthedancing-school,wherefirstwemet,witharing(agreenone)fromWilkingwater'stoy-shop.Iowedforitoutofmypocket-money.Whentherapturousceremonywasover,weallfourwentupthelaneandletoffacannon(broughtloadedinBobRedforth'swaistcoat-pocket)toannounceournuptials.Itflewrightupwhenitwentoff,and
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