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Besides, it would spoil all to
say that Guano was up--people would say directly it couldn't have been much
of a run if Guano was there. You might finish off,' observed Jack, after a
pause, 'by saying that "after this truly brilliant affair, Mr. Puffington,
like a thorough sportsman, and one who never trashes his hounds
unnecessarily--unlike some masters," you may say, "who never know when to
leave off" (that will be a hit at Old Scamp,' observed Jack, with a
frightful squint), '"returned to Hanby House, where a distinguished party
of sportsmen--" or, say, "a distinguished party of noblemen and
gentlemen"--that'll please the ass more--"a large party of noblemen and
gentlemen were partaking of his"--his--what shall we call it?'
'Grub!' said Sponge.
'No, no--summut genteel--his--his--his--"splendid hospitality!"' concluded
Jack, waving his arm triumphantly over his head.
'Hard work, authorship!' exclaimed Sponge, as he finished writing, and
threw down the pen.
'Oh, I don't know,' replied Jack, adding, 'I could go on for an hour.


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