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Alfred was now ordered to feed Jemmy; which he did: so quickly were their
parts inverted.
Directly after breakfast Alfred demanded to see the proprietor of the
asylum.
Answer: Doesn't live here.
The Doctor then.
Oh, he has not come.
This monstrosity irritated Alfred: "Well, then," said he, "whoever it is
that rules this den of thieves, when those two are out of it."
"I rule in Mr. Baker's absence," said the head keeper, "and I'll teach
you manners, you young blackguard. Handcuff him."
In five minutes Alfred was handcuffed and flung into a padded room.
"Stay there till you know how to speak to your betters," said the head
keeper.
Alfred walked up and down grinding his teeth with rage for five long
hours.
Just before dinner Brown came and took him into a parlour, where Mrs.
Archbold was seated writing. Brown retired. The lady finished what she
was doing, and kept Alfred standing like a schoolboy going to be
lectured. At last she said, "I have sent for you to give you a piece of
advice: it is to try and make friends with the attendants.


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