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Do you never use chicory ? No, never, no one likes it

23. Does the water still boil? Yes, Madam, do you wish me to pour

some in the tea-pot?

24. At what hour do you generally Always at eight o'clock, except on

breakfast? Mondays, when my husband goes

out early, we breakfast at seven.

25. Do they ever eat bloaters hère Never, but I used often to hâve them

for breakfast? when I was in England.

26. Would you like a little more Halfacup, if you please, Madam.

coffee, Miss?

27. That saucer is cracked. I beg your pardon, Sir. Mary, give

the Gentleman another cup.

28. This bread is perbaps too new, I thank you, Madam. I find new

Madam, would you like stale ? bread very indigestible.

29. In France they often take choco- Yes, and in England they make great

late for breakfast. use of cocoa.

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