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Johnny's account was rather
middling. He explained why he
was paying his visit so early in
the season; the family had gone
to the sea-side for Easter; the cook was doing spring cleaning, on board wages, with particular
instructions to clear out the
mice. There were four kittens, and the cat had killed the canary. |
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"They say we did it; but I know
better," said Johnny Town-mouse. "Whatever is that fearful racket?"
"That is only the lawn-mower; I will fetch some of the grass
clippings presently to make your bed. I am sure you had better settle in the country, Johnny." |
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