(These were three housemaidswho were particular favourites of Childermass. Although now I come to think of it,the King of England has several crowns, and rarely makes use of any of them. This wasvery kind of her, but a little superfluous, since Strange had already opened thepaper and was reading his letter. The house was dark.
It was gin of the roughest sort. Their smiling countenances andbowing, bobbing forms said what a very pleasing instance of the great man'scondescension they thought it that he should pay this visit to his servant. I dare say, sir, began Mr Hyde, you are wondering what can bring meto your door in such weather. All my race do.
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