He swung the bundle Up on his shoulders and slid along through the trees. The bundle was light. He was going to be hungry soon And the big splay feet would soon be bleeding and sore, But, as he went, he shook with uncanny chuckles. “Good mawnin’, Mr. Spade⁠—glad to see you dis mawnin’! How’s Mrs. Spade, Mr. Spade?”

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