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If there was any thing funny, the boys all wanted to know what it was; and some of them were inclined to run over to ascertain why the young machinists were laughing. Mr. Brookbine suspended his instructions, and seated himself on one of the benches.
"Shall we appoint a committee to ascertain what is going on at the other end of the shop, or shall we all go over and see for ourselves? " said the carpenter.