Rackham, Arthur, 1867-1939 · London : Cassell · leaf 31
mmon-sense. Both he and the spook showedquite an interest in the strangers, and made free—in a kindly way—toask them their object in coming to Puzzledom. So they said they were seeking their fortunes, that they had gota good deal of common-sense, but hardly knew what to do next. Hearing this, the… … The ground-gnome began to muzzle the dogs (p. 27). True, said their host; and then he explained, I am an atten-dant-gnome, you know, and wait upon my master, Sir Oracle. Now,he is so wise that no doubt he could tell you what to do next. Mr.Spook is quite right, and you couldnt do better than…
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