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Yes, of course, "a little for the stomach's sake," 

 etc. ; he has a cold, and father is prescribing it pro- 

 fessionally. Wicked father ! All three have colds ! 



The R. C. smiles and makes no apologies. He 

 seems a companionable sort of fellow, after all. 



