Away came the Washerwomen, with mops, brooms, sticks,pokers, fire-shovels, and all kinds of offensive weapons in theirhands; and, to make bad worse, drove Neddy over his formerwork; which, to do him justice, I must say, he had not scamped;but he nevertheless gave it a few finishing touches, and… … Not much hurt : and he will make a bold rider. A STORY WITHOUT A PURPOSE. 935 THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NEDDY BRAY.Chapter II. Poor Neddy ! He had sinned beyond all forgiveness; thelaundress was a long time before she recovered. They burntbrown paper under her nose, slapped her hands, tickled the…
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