"Gammon? ha!
HA!" said he, with his head on one side.
Ribby explained that her guest had swallowed a patty-pan.
"Spinach? ha! HA!" said he, and accompanied her with
alacrity.
He hopped so fast that Ribby had to run. It was most conspicuous.
All the village could see that Ribby was fetching the doctor.
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