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NEITHER Mr. Pebble nor his mistress felt in the least inclined to discuss any subject with Nockashima. Time passed in brooding silence which Rex Pebble devoted to the restoration of his cherished poise through the consumption of numerous cocktails. Feeling considerably fortified, he rose at last, and placed a friendly arm round the happy little servant's shoulder.
"How can you bring yourself to touch the vile body of that misbegotten little monstrosity?" Spray Summers demanded.