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Title The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
Page 715
Chapter --
Text bloody near everything in the garden as was worth takin'. What didn't go to Rushton's place went to 'Unter's.'

The disappointment of their hopes for another job was almost forgotten in their interest in this story.

`Who told you about it?' said Harlow.

`Ned Dawson 'imself. It's right enough what I say. Ask 'im.'

Ned Dawson, usually called `Bundy's mate', had been away from the house for a few days down at the yard doing odd jobs, and had only come back to the `Cave' that morning. On being appealed to, he corroborated Dick Wantley's statement.

`They'll be gettin' theirselves into trouble if they ain't careful,' remarked Easton.
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