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"Mickey," said Douglas, "you know perfectly I can't take your time unless
you accept from me what I am accustomed to paying other boys."
"Letting others bleed you, you mean," said Mickey indignantly. "Why I'd a-
been glad to brought the juice for five! You never ought to paid more."
"Should have paid more," corrected Douglas.
"'Should have paid more,'" repeated Mickey. "Thanks!"
"Now try this," said Douglas, filling two glasses.
"'Tain't usual!" said Mickey. "You drink that yourself or save it for
friends that may drop in."
"Very well!" said Douglas. "Of course you might have it instead of the boy
who comes after the pitcher, but if you don't like it----"
"All right if that's the way!" agreed Mickey.
He retired to a window seat, enjoyed the cool drink and nibbled the cake,
his eyes deeply thoughtful. When offered a second glass Mickey did not
hesitate.
"Nope!" he said conclusively. "A fellow's head and heels work better when
his stomach is running light. I can earn more not to load up with a lot of
stuff.


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