Chapter Sixteen
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t clot and let took out a cigarette.
Youre fucking cool, I said. I was shing.
hey do.
Gentleman! said Mrs Sucksby. Listen to me. Sue old us terrible t you to go.
Dont let ie! I waved my knife. Cop him!
Gentleman te, but apart from t moved. urned to look at Caken a couple of doubtful steps towards o Charless hair.
So, Charley, he said.
Please, sir, said Charles.
You a villain.
Co tremble. to God, Mr Rivers, I never meant to!
tleman. roked C to , t know w. he blushed.
Sit down, John, said Mrs Sucksby.
and if I like.
Sit down, or Ill you.
me? ted to Gentleman and Cook teps, and struck ruck boto ween his elbows.
You old cow! ouc!
; but tears and o snivel. o t. C leman looked from one to t Maud in pretend amazement.
Is it doo me, small boys weep?
Fuck you, I aint small! said John.
ill you be quiet? said Maud, in s enough.
Charles wiped his nose. Yes, miss.
Gentleman leaned against t of till smoking. So, Suky, he said. You know all now.
I kno I kne, six monts all, to trust you.
Dear girl, said Mr