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And without another thought she ran off into the house,

leaving him to untackle the horse. And when he came into the

scullery, he found her there, with the little wringer fixed on

the dolly-tub, turning blissfully at the handle, and Tilly

beside her, exclaiming: "My word, that's a natty little thing! That'll save you

luggin' your inside out. That's the latest contraption, that

is."

And Anna turned away at the handle, with great gusto of

possession. Then she let Tilly have a turn.

"It fair runs by itself," said Tilly, turning on and on.

"Your clothes'll nip out on to th' line."