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him so long, he thought it would never do to risk a quarrel, which 

 might lose him the chance of getting rid of him and hounds 

 altogether ; therefore, Mr. Puffington, instead of saying, " You 

 conceited humbug, get out of this," or indulging in any obser- 

 vations that might lead to controversy, said, with a satisfied, 

 confidential nod of the head — 



" I'm sure you will — I'm sure you will," and took his departure, 

 leaving Mr. Bragg to remount the saddle-stand, and take the 

 remainder of his sitting. 



AN EARLY BREAKFAST. 





