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pigeons, to take back the document. At Brus- 

 sels lie gave the pigeons in charge to a waiter, 

 and called for breakfast. He was kept waiting 

 for some time, but a very delicious fricassee 

 atoned for the delay. After breakfast he paid 

 his bill, and called for his carrier pigeons. 

 ^'Pigeons!" exclaimed the waiter, '' why you've 

 eaten them T' 



