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"I can't help it, Kitty; you really must not ask me. I'm a very much puzzled boy. I'm -- I'm -- Kitty, did you ever have to pull yourself up short just when you wanted to say something most interesting? I'm always pulling myself up short, and I'm dreadfully, dreadfully tired of it."
"It must be something like giving a sudden jerk to one of our ponies," said Kitty. "I know -- it must be a horrid feeling. Does it set your teeth on edge, Phil, and do you quite tremble with impatience?"