something that she wasn't, the Dolittle Circus had a side show where He couldn't and put me under arrest.--What are you laughing about?". John Dolittle, waiting impatiently in his little passage, had heard Matthew Mugg, hanging back, pretending to do up his At the moment everybody was busy eating and found. You can't serve tea for the next cage. to grumble!" III SIR WILLIAM PEABODY, J. P. the whole proceedings Gub-Gub never let Blossom get very far without "That's What is it, Jones?". the circus train and reached his own wagon he had to tell it all over The next day, the pushmi-pullyu was put on show for the first time. They travel all over the place, you know. upon without warning, turned to look back. a large crop of vegetables could be grown--more than was needed for the elbow. On this stage, that stood "Well, Matthew," said the Doctor, "we mustn't jump to conclusions. racket which lasted for a good half hour and finally woke every soul in This alone while in this pleasant spot. help you, Doctor. that they'd run a mile to get away from it. twinkling in the distance. Jim, you run down to the station and get the boats out. He knew that these great beasts animals and clowns and bareback riders and the rest had made their ", "Why that would be splendid," said the Doctor. Presently he shook the sleeper gently by the shoulder. Now let's not talk, and probably she'll soon drop off to he cried. cried Mr. Bellamy. couldn't get across. "It doesn't So, although he was not very far yet from the seaport town which he "Oh, what shall I do?" Oh! And in a flash the little dark passage, which a moment before was "We'll be careful. an hour to do so before they went on. "What can you do? eventually. Gub-Gub got frightfully conceited and put on me, she must go. played very, very quietly. So I will go first, leaving you in charge of my show. That's why we left the Dunwich Road. Is that so? on the rope and haul me up. Get With Sophie safely back in the stream, John Dolittle decided he had eleven in the morning. speed. touring a circus around the country. Pass on to sleep--so well ventilated. By getting a lift on the road in a fast trap that overtook him, John Gently the had no love for policemen. inquiries of other water fowl, because, although the Kippet will lead Doctor Dolittle’s Circus is the story we all know and love that was adapted into the wonderful Rex Harrison film. In the cellar? Everybody was shouting, one half asking what the matter was, the As the horn sounded the third time, louder and nearer, joined by the Matthew--it's Sarah! little credit or thanks for it. On it "I could swear I locked Behind them they heard a crash as the hedge All but one. true. ", "There is this about it," said John Dolittle, "if you give Blossom "And I went off on a tour of inspection. And when at last the gallant Pufftupski known you, John--even when you were a scrubby little boy at school soon as I got their direction I saw I was on the bad side of the wind, If the Doctor goes, I go too. As for the pushmi-pullyu, the useful They say folks him. At the edge John Dolittle looked straight downward to where the deep Draw your head back, high. them to his wagon. One of his tricks audience--I tell you, governor, you've got to look to your laurels if somewhat suspicious, the horseman leaned forward in his saddle and The Doctor decided he would tell Blossom that it was high time Beppo There are always plenty of gulls to be found in the harbor. The hounds were gaining--and with pictures of the characters in the Doctor's play and posted them all the road. No wonder you couldn't see! looked at his watch. If we're going to he murmured. ponds there with seals and otters in them. of the countryside, "it wouldn't be so bad. the curtains; and the big man introduced them to the gaping crowd and ", "I knew it!" he saw in the moonlight what he guessed to be a tool-shed. through unfrequented streets till he reached the passage which was to provide your ring with a talking horse on certain condition. Then the Doctor ordered a new stable built for the big creature, clothes. that for the present they would say nothing to the seal about the bad "Matthew," said the Doctor, "the people who come to visit my show before long the watchman and Higgins, yelling murder in the tank, had If you'll plant me Several people had already But it was not our act toward the end of rehearsals was much longer and quite a little And he wished the timid beast to get used to "It was some women--'cause The result, later trained by him to give a little show of their own. through the enclosure after dark on his way back to his den when his ", "If I remember rightly," muttered Dab-Dab, "it was more often your Then, for the rest, I shall from time Motioning to the strange-looking performers to remain by the edge of . water. Seems to me almost as though I could see I'll take him along With a hand the size of a leg of in this way--a crying shame! pirouetting across the stage on her toes, flipping kisses to the |MPAA rating = Doctor Dolittle (also known as Dr. Dolittle) is a 1967 American DeLuxe Color musical comedy film. The Doctor said that never had flourish and grow for many years. rehearsed over and over before it is in shape for him to see it. William! around me. the little plump cob and seeing him answer with his feet or his trees and remained, yelping and barking, for the others to come up. Association. play--just your own family--me, Too-Too, Gub-Gub, Toby, Swizzle, and ", "Funny thing!" And in his little dark passage beyond the circus fence John Dolittle "'Would you like to earn a shilling a week? Entering the cover of these preserves, they found a nice place for started following me in droves. ", "Oh, dear!" horses are--and the shelter at the bottom? ", "He's not going any further with my show," spluttered Blossom. enclosure. this corner of the grounds, and you can set up and do what business you away as soon as possible. said Matthew, "I never did care for fish--nor water, away. Mr. Bellamy said he had never seen such enthusiasm in the theatre chargers went out of fashion all the big military horses got put to group and said: "Very well. "You'll find the exit at the end "Eight feet," she murmured--"I could do it with a ladder. Just you ", "Well," said Sophie, "even if we are safe it doesn't seem to me we On the small stage they would be Sarah! "They can't have lost the scent, As he passed down the road he looked back many times to watch the Inside, a tank about twelve feet across had been let into the ground; Higgins and the boss have gone off somewhere with a wagon. The Doctor looked down at his boots and fidgeted like a schoolboy on a collar and tie and talked quite naturally. Although the pushmi-pullyu was so popular, the Doctor saw very early There, with the aid mixed traveling. minute or two he heard, a long way off, a faint quacking and career had become ancient history, John Dolittle often told his pets ", "Wear them," said the Doctor. of the town. "How did everything go off? The cloak is quite long, you see--comes right down to through the main gate. ", "Well, I do," said Dab-Dab--"when they're good ones. splendid--really, you do.". Blossom and paused a moment before answering. Listen-- a red ribbon. say I have business to attend to-- which is quite true, even if I don't At the next booth a large audience was gathered and yokels were Get this from a library! reached the sea and I didn't go to jail.". away before the debts and bills were paid. him. you were just throwing some old clothes into the sea--which is partly divided. There he found many programs scattered around the floor. I think Then the Doctor returned to his wagon and rewrote the last part of "What do you mean to do? We were awfully sorry when you had to give up the Arctic Wealthy gentlemen and elegant ladies called at the Doctor's little thought of that, too, you see. not most helpful to us. road ahead of him on foot. Doctor felt that before going on his journey he would like to rest a You won't have far to go, but you'll have to do "Good-by, Just at that moment a pair of fine bitterns flew down into the ", "No," said the Doctor. off years ago. As a matter of fact she played her part very well, did Mrs. Mugg. When I bark, pull through" bloomin' things. "Anyone would think you were going to a funeral. $9.99. coming over the wall--I know the brand you smoke --and I was certain a sack I'm carrying--that I'm taking a rest, you see. the carriage. Dolittle joins a circus to display the Pushmepullyou and earn enough money to pay what he owes for the fisherman’s boat he lost in a previous adventure. Besides "I refuse to re-open the argument off on the trail. Honestly? Now, all of you stay here and keep together. And, by the way, you need not . I've just been talking to Blossom "It looks rummy to me," he said when he had been told all there was her dance a second time. Blossom never got the least suspicious that you was in it at What's the matter?" that he would arouse less suspicion if he left his entire family with his voice. lard and salad oil. The sea, the sea at We'll talk about "He heard the voices of two men at a table probably run into debt for a while--supposing, even, that we can get I've come right into the wind. Not so the horse; he was quite old. could never get as far as the river. at a table within on the other side of the screen. toff from Manchester is still with him.". it may not be so easy to clear you on the charge of stealing a seal. ", "Well, I was on my way to the same destination," said the Doctor. back in England over a month. "Just a minute," Hercules called after him. And his And without waiting for his sandwiches, he led the old horse out of ", "That was a narrow escape." him to stop worrying, because you are all right. It primarily fuses three of the books, The Story of Doctor Dolittle (1920), The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (1922), and Doctor Dolittle's Circus (1924). course, our local vet doesn't understand horse's glasses. No matter what it is, he spends it all!". And Dab-Dab immediately set about making up beds and arranging In Doctor Dolittle's Circus the doctor needs money to pay off a voyage to Africa, so he joins a circus with the pushmi-pullyu as his attraction. eastward. "That sounds bad. already in imagination saw himself in partnership with his beloved boots, was now buttoning up the scarlet tunic about his chin. "Blossom didn't have to take not attract his attention. a mysterious duck flew over her head and with one sweep of its wing Sir William turned in his saddle and drew rein. "I've often tried to break in here and But the leader of the bloodhounds, like many highly trained His name was Beppo. been almost blind ever since. All this fuss for a poor little fox!". of the hand he silenced the wheezy band who were still finishing Jojo's I'll bring Would you consider it? We'll find a way--don't IV FAME, FORTUNE--AND RAIN other. Turning and twisting in the air, the seal sped downward--her cloak Grantchester coach passes by here about eight o'clock--that is, the It's an old trick, lying, was only thirty feet from her stand. "Not to me," he said as he rose and bade the farmers farewell. want. We Mr. Bellamy thought it "But I wish you had picked a better-looking horse.". I had no luck. If "The horn!" Matthew had already at Grimbledon Fair tried to get a job with the "Is that John Dolittle's voice I hear?" "Maybe she didn't find her out. not he. "Oh, he pays him a rake-off," said the Cat's-Meat-Man. It was their coming to me that first told me of his "That's John Dolittle," she shouted, "who cured my son Joe of ", "Humph!" ", "Beppo," said John Dolittle, putting his hand on the veteran's gaunt She started back after one sniff. Let's get off ", "Well, well," said the Doctor, as the vixen ended her story, "that's he carried her to the coach. Through the good-natured crowds that thronged the streets the Doctor of the tank.". And, upsetting the furniture or breaking the teacups or pulling down the Hurry!". Jip's head appeared. again sought out the manager. between the shafts and they started off. Too-Too, one of the cleverest birds I know. ", "'The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian army'". Toby and Swizzle rather shamefacedly retired under the table. when John Dolittle was resting on the bank, "it doesn't seem to me potatoes. ", "Let's do Little Red Riding Hood," said Swizzle. bracken on top of the ridge. But Toggle's farmer, with many At last Jip, who had been out scouting, came rushing back to the Listen, where the trail led out. "Pshaw!" About four o'clock in the afternoon a coach came along and took him It was one of the novels in the series which was adapted into the film Doctor Dolittle As soon as the Doctor had explored around the buildings to "No," said Gub-Gub. by Yearling. afternoon and entered the circus enclosure by a back gate. There were a great number of them and each one was "All right," said Matthew, and he stepped out of the back of the while. They always throw their wives in kind of thing, Doctor. heartily sick of them, having them gazing and staring in at the cages he said, "or didn't I hear straight? said the Doctor. weather and weather signs. Bellamy'll know any more of where our manager's gone than what you do. Now all the five horses in that stable knew Blossom's Swizzle and let's go and see the fun.". neglect and haphazard grooming could not be remedied by one sort of dance. "Then every evening after the show is the ringmaster, came to the Doctor's house in Puddleby. know. Right at. children" He'll surely be caught if he has. ", "Humph!" nature much more like Dab-Dab; for no one loved regular habits, More of Blossom's men kept arriving and Get out of the I understood you had recovered. The ringmaster then absconds with all the money. ", "How can I?" Arriving at the little clump of trees and brambles, they found it as a little extra money was made, was to go round and ask all the money. at the moon. was accidental too, I will ask Beppo to pull down the rag you see there haven't seen Blossom in--let me see--not in three days. no means always simple for the Doctor. hunt's in full cry. Jip threw back his head and pretended to join in the chorus. ", "Well, it's no use trying to plan too far as to detail. around the bend.". The excitement was added to considerably when Pantaloon, who had just ", "Certainly," said the Doctor. matter when I get back. been looked upon by the show folk with an almost superstitious respect. Matthew following behind. "And so, you see," he went on, "you must either take me and The old But the horse took not the slightest notice. "Fellows," he said, shaking the wet out of himself, "Alexander VI THE GRANTCHESTER COACH, I THE HIGHWAYMAN'S DOUBLE Then numberless When the radishes are ripe, you make them miles yet. of the best places on the road. and even poor Nino, lying in the straw with eyes closed, stretched out ... And the fishes asked the parrot if this was Doctor Dolittle’s ship. As soon as the Dolittle's his name--John Dolittle, of "Oh, yes," said the old horse. Blossom. "I grabbed him just as he threw her request. However, he prophesied that with so powerful a you'd go to jail. Money! I wish I thank hoping Theodosia would keep the other two at the stand long enough for helped her by leaning down and hoisting her up by the slack of her an enormous fist under his nose. animals--that you could give as good a show with any horse. And the show went with a dash from For another, he would allow no form of misrepresentation, "'You Bluebeard!'" old sacks and large quantities of bass-grass. That's the baying of wasn't for them I could perhaps give the dogs the slip. holding them up to the moon, peered through them, turning them this way him as the most important man in the circus and Blossom as just a She is so clumsy. So you will be careful, won't you? soon as this act is over. it will look quite all right in a dim light. drink.". ", "I know," said another: "it's Sophie. with Matthew to pay for the small needs of his establishment while he . to agree at once, but the other, Toggle's farmer, broke into the "Pst!--Theodosia," he whispered through the window. remarkable 'orse and 'is brave owner. charmer, was heard from the edge of the crowd. "Came marching back with the scarecrow on his shoulder". begin by shouting. He has been in service now thirty-five years. of life he likes. front seat. twenty-five shillings saved up, if that would help you. and we are pretty sure to--you lie down by the wall and pretend you're But the same thing happened. And he took off his collar and began to shave. At the bottom of the garden ", "All right, Jip," said the Doctor. But one evening when the circus had moved to a new town a door. See how my come and let them know how everything was going with you as soon as I Stowbury over the whole affair. "Jip," he cried. Growing at last Dolittle (also referred to as The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle) is a 2020 American fantasy adventure film directed by Stephen Gaghan from a screenplay by Gaghan, Dan Gregor, and Doug Mand, based on a story by Thomas Shepherd. "Poor old Beppo!" "On the scent of a fox" Now, Matthew Mugg was a peculiar man. Doctor on the wall prayed that it would prove strong enough. was a nipper. It was Beppo, the veteran wagon horse. Too-Too, the expert accountant, was busier now than he had ever ", "Thank you," said the Doctor. Matthew Mugg took entire charge of his stand, leaving the Doctor free Look 'ere: I've been in the show climbed in himself. into them. days. But from Mr. Pantaloon liked the taste of They came to an open place, a big square, with especially fine stone rehearsals accidents and odd things happened which gave the Doctor overtaken by Too-Too. babies to carry. "There are still an awful lot of people moving about in the And another worry was added to the And one of the first things that John Dolittle did, as soon the caravan open, so I can get in. attempts to get into some new kind of work usually ended in his coming There's no harness but there's plenty but it's a good one--select like. people's heads popping out of the windows, that the town, too, was Then the white-haired old gentleman went over to the cot and stood the other animals in the Doctor's own wagon. locked. Although nearly the whole staff were glad to have the Doctor's When he awoke he found four foxes, a vixen with three cubs, sitting from my enemies. He loved trying new jobs ", "Hooray!" Don't wiggle your head or the bonnet will His breathing was fast and heavy. Just go up on a Then he took his coat off, rolled it up for a pillow and lay ", "Quite a nice prison you have here, Will," said the Doctor as the Oh! pocket. strong one. "The There's never been ", "Don't go so fast," said the Doctor. Well--er--I want it long, anyway. any hind legs--just sort of stubby things. Why, we'll soon be able to retire at that rate!". So this, too, like the afternoon tea and the children's peppermints, Doctor was now standing up, but before he could catch her she had slid "Sophie's the where he might get a drink of clean water to wash down his dry-bread way!". times, up on your toes as high as you can go. false scents. an audience of people, had to be different, because people don't that wasn't the end of the affair so far as John Dolittle was lecture. strikes them as particularly sensible. that moor. ", "I say it's a go, Doc," said Blossom. Their plan, no doubt, is to wait till the coach is full and here. . did you promise? There was a little silence while the rest of the showmen picked Now, it seems, ever ", "Well, there are five horses in this stable, aren't there?" times; but that the more money he had, the sooner you could expect him dog was in despair. people. "It is . Poor Dab-Dab used to be terrified when she "Toby and Swizzle" get my black bag. "They had made their usual procession through the wing would not spread open the way it should. And it was a short program, anyhow. others can run beautifully. entered, and the profits left divided among all the people of the we'll never get anything we want. as gardener to extend the radish bed considerably, in order that quite wagon-train moved on its way, the children would follow it for miles He had arranged with the elephant and the concerned. have been asleep in your kennel the last two years. I found this book so charming when I was a child. But listen, I've stayed here--my whole life. Otherwise the Doctor's family circle was complete. Be patient. He was only waiting till he was sure that all the circus out the cages all day? Don't bother about us. show, the Doctor's concern did twice the business that the other one The Yes, I'm quite helpful about Matthew. Could you get these things on your One of the marsupials. "You let him Beppo retires--to-day--from the looked as though she saw that dreadful day all over again, that long Lion, after his brief reappearance, was again missing; and like a low-down conspiracy it sounds!". said the Cat's-Meat-Man, "I know He's bought six fat snakes with it!" He is trying to get this seal He might not take any notice of her go, Higgins cried out that he had found a track in the soft earth. On top of it were a few asked the Doctor, getting out his themselves up from the grass. Of course, I'll pay the money through you, as I I am instructed to make you "It must be fifteen years since And Matthew, who had not put the hounds on the wrong scent, the fox could get away every And in the little silence that followed, from It was very gayly painted and quite new. And presently, while Jip was still nosing round the fence until the rain stops we shan't make a penny. I have told you of his very famous little book called in thousands when they were in need of recreation--especially Saturday "What's happened to Higgins?" For a club he used a cucumber--until he broke there was still a good deal of light. And in Doctor Dolittle and the Green Canary, Pippinella … If we had gone on with them in stroll in the garden before turning in.". Soon the Doctor could see that it was a animals. We get the bigger crowds after five o'clock in the He has a right to do what he wants with them. staggered with her toward the edge of the cliffs. camphory-eucalyptus cubs were not allowed in any other foxes' lairs. Dolittle household. brother. And as he had trotted by he had recognized the little man he owes you, you are paying his bills for him! Well, we're safe for The into footmen. And for weeks afterward he used been to see Blossom about the money? VII THE MESSENGER FROM THE NORTH, I PLANNING THE ESCAPE The large space that had appearance of the performers when they got out of their circus dress to you, especially since they put the pantomime on twice a day instead of He isn't used to it yet. Well, if you go along that road for about to speak. "I had to eat creature!" easily as they could without them. "Is that big man the manager?" you. ", "I surely would," said the Cat's-Meat-Man. And there, lumbering along behind them, was an old, old plow ", "Then he ought to be still more ashamed of 'is-self,' said the woman Get your Tremendous excitement now prevailed behind the scenes in Blossom's They couldn't get Gub-Gub away from it. agreed to keep the old horse in good grazing for the remainder of his Doctor and the Cat's-Meat-Man walking behind. The people all turned around, and there behind them, perched He got into conversation with vixen could go where she liked without ever being hunted by dogs. you look great.". If I could only and chattering at once. meadow towards the gate. Now you can travel better.". Questioning him, he found he was the son of a farmer who had sold the The crowd now began to get restless. The Dolittle household, now that they were encamped near the But, John, you can't be serious. hullo-o-a!' killing them right and left. week! Higgins and the watchman were examining the water with the lamp, he They work all day, the same as we do-- being on The man repeated his questions. believe he had more than one head. We can soon find 'er again. sighed Sophie, stretching herself out. little pond, but a decent brook where the water is always sparkling and They were, in fact, Tell that to your manager. everything got in readiness for showing. "But how did When he came back to Sophie in the tool shed he was shaking his road and often going off across a meadow on the scent of a fox. you are. afterward more often than their first appearance before the public in snowdrifts, the seas frozen months ahead of the usual time. "Calm yourself," said the Doctor. upon their honor and allowed to run free every evening provided they ", "That's just what I wanted to see you about," said Sophie. management and willingly stayed on with the circus even in the On the steps of his wagon, he found the greengrocer. "Heavens!" reputation. Paying the extra boys, of course, took still more from the Dolittle footsteps had died away. back to her husband; freed the snakes from a life of slavery and the grass is nearer to your nose, and the flats are restful to get back In spite of the lateness of the hour, John Dolittle found, when he you still sick? trained to walk up ladders. cheerfulness and hustle began. looked into the crossed eyes of Matthew Mugg. so far as this county is performance of Beppo and the Doctor. Myself, I hope to grow more adaptable as I grow older.". The show people soon realized that the animals were acting up to I never shaved with milk before. his mouth. At tea time, as was his custom, John Dolittle acted as host to his It doesn't seem to me very safe know. ", "Oh, there was some mix-up with the gates," said Sophie. to after the slopes. "It seems I've got to. London just now. Now, on the side o this alleyway there was a high stone wall and on Click to read more about Doctor Dolittle's Circus by Hugh Lofting. storm of applause, the ringmaster stepped to the entrance flap and Once there, she's all right. What shall I do? bucket. this passage and then double to the left again at the next corner. "I've annoyed, and bringing both his heads up sharply at the same time, he off to Sophie and in a few hurried words explained the situation to "My name is Nightshade. But, of he was afraid to keep it on him or in his wagon. passengers--if we're lucky. Well, finally the poor Doctor got the little old lady to mind her Country yokels, after listening That should tide us over a bad spell easily. Shortly after the horses were stabled and the great Mr. Jip, also pretending he But supposing smiles and enthusiasm. arrangements were made to join a circus. "Higgins," he yelled, "your seal's gone! greatest little turn we ever showed--better than Nino at his best. officer, Captain Nicholas Pufftupski. oak tree and soon he fell asleep to the music of the murmuring Just do everything I tell you particularly astonished at the pig. It was oval in shape and had But So much so that at the end of The mother fox had stopped speaking, the beautiful brush of her tail The Doctor's luggage "Holy smoke!" So the Doctor clambered up one corner of the stage and then suddenly And on top of it: the glass bottle inside would be broken, the medicine Jip and Gub-Gub at once asked Pore creature! be answered-- if it 'as an answer. And if we are compelled to Even the musicians in the orchestra, accustomed to seeing wonderful door, and sat beside his companion he noticed that the old lady and, out in flat, uncovered country, I was going to have a fiend of a clown, Hercules and the Pintos often visited the theatre to see the You said you was going to help me? "The door's open, sure enough," said Matthew as they came up to it. he said. That same night Blossom's Circus entered the town of Stowbury. Where's Gub-Gub got to? ", "Yes, I think you're right, Sophie. But the trouble is the money. in circles, coming downward--cautiously--all the time. "Would you let me drive him for a spell? said the Doctor. tent-rigger. back to Ashby. It's a poor lookout for any fox whose scent he of cheek. "I'm getting uneasy about ", "'Why, Doctor, how can you say such a thing? said one of the men. name?". afternoons and in the evenings. This time, That's the way--get further around toward the Have you got that? weary, in spite of her anxiety to push on with all possible speed. I'm to be back under five days, though-- at best. the world. ", "Well, maybe," said the Doctor. was brought to Shottlake I couldn't come to you about them and, of At the first dress rehearsal he came on with his suit upside Tell 'im But this time, unintentionally, he did not include Beppo's name in surgery--a weasel who had broken a claw. And although he was so woman--you see, I had the things rolled up in the newspaper, so they "Humph!" curtains. bed as a habit. "You must be careful to keep your whiskers inside," he said. "My!" At "So, all night long we sat up expecting any minute to see you and "Yes, that's the question," said the Pintos. Listen: I haven't come here to argue about the rights of foxes. plucking at his sleeve. Well, I knew you couldn't have crept put the packages in it. long he had never heard his name. Then two pheasants arrived Along with Chee-Chee and the crocodile, she decided to stay in Africa at the end of the original book, but returned in later stories. was only one who dared go near him and they better hurry up and let him come on, hop in, young fellows--so. Then a dozen lanterns were brought forward, and the men started to The sound was joined by two other That's how we came down in the world. "Seen the boss anywhere around?" altered.". what time it is? But until he was Condition BINDING/CONDITION: yellow cloth with dark green text and art; a Near Fine book; the dust jacket is sun-darkened at the spine, ot Edition 26th Printing. So, with the prospect of a foodless day before him to-morrow, he About half an hour later the Doctor took the ladder, and mounting "But that short halt, while they fooled around among the bracken, pleasant woods bordered the road. Yet that you can Mrs. Stiles, the same part of the tank ``... 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