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past； he sought out Hugh’s dog； and took him under his care； and
that he never could be tempted into London。 When the Riots were
many years old； and Edward and his wife came back to England
with a family almost as numerous as Dolly’s； and one day
appeared at the Maypole porch； he knew them instantly； and wept
and leaped for joy。 But neither to visit them； nor on any other
pretence； no matter how full of promise and enjoyment； could he
be persuaded to set foot in the streets： nor did he ever conquer
this repugnance or look upon the town again。
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Grip soon recovered his looks； and became as glossy and sleek
as ever。 But he was profoundly silent。 Whether he had forgotten
the art of Polite Conversation in Newgate； or had made a vow in
those troubled times to forego； for a period； the display of his
accomplishments； is matter of uncertainty； but certain it is that for
a whole year he never indulged in any other sound than a grave；
decorous croak。 At the expiration of that term； the morning being
very bright and sunny； he was heard to address himself to the
horses in the stable； upon the subject of the Kettle； so often
mentioned in these pages； and before the witness who overheard
him could run into the house with the intelligence； and add to it
upon his solemn affirmation the statement that he had heard him
laugh； the bird himself advanced with fantastic steps to the very
door of the bar； and there cried； ‘I’m a devil； I’m a devil； I’m a
devil！’ with extraordinary rapture。
From that period （although he was supposed to be much
affected by the death of Mr Willet senior）； he constantly practised
and improved himself in the vulgar tongue； and； as he was a mere
infant for a raven when Barnaby was grey； he has very probably
gone on talking to the present time。
The End
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