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"It is very unpleasant, I am afraid of the police,"
said Pickles.
"It is your own fault for being a terrier; I do not
require a licence, and neither does Kep, the Collie
dog."
"It is very uncomfortable, I am afraid I shall be
summoned. I have tried in vain to get a licence
upon credit at the Post Office;" said Pickles.
"The place is full of policemen. I met one as I was
coming home."
"Let us send in the bill again to Samuel Whiskers,
Ginger, he owes 22/9 for bacon."
"I do not believe that he intends to pay at all,"
replied Ginger.
"And I feel sure that Anna Maria pockets things—
Where are all the cream crackers?"
"You have eaten them yourself," replied Ginger.
Ginger and Pickles retired into the back parlour.
