nd both squeezed and thumped poor Tom tillhe had no breath left in his body; and I dont know whatwould have happened to him if he had not at last goton the otters back, and safe out of the hole. He was right glad when he got out: but he wouldnot desert his friend who had saved him; and thefirst… … 180 THE WATER-BABIES CHAP. And that was the end of the wicked otter.But the lobster would not let go. Come along, you stupid old stick-in-the-mud,cried Tom, or the fisherman will catch you !: And
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