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monkey. Be careful how you get yourself
into any more such scrapes. Remember, it
would be well for you to put on as few airs as
possible. How do you know what turn my
affairs may take? You may see the time
when you will be glad to have such respect-
able friends as the Mixons. Now, none of
your bragging with Howard Framingham ; he
might tell you unpleasant truths. Depart out
of my sight, this instant, with that hang-dog
look.”

George obeyed with a sullen air, that did
not look at all like sorrow, nor give token of
repentance and amendment.