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Mr. Mudge was accustomed to call Paul at five o'clock, to milk the cows and perform other chores. He himself did not rise till an hour later. During Paul's sickness, he was obliged to take his place, -- a thing he did not relish overmuch. Now that our hero had recovered, he gladly prepared to indulge himself in an extra nap.
"Paul! " called Mr. Mudge from the bottom of the staircase leading up into the attic, "it's five o'clock; time you were downstairs."