`` I daresay . But you have n't been in the habit of getting mine , '' I said firmly . `` I would n't eat anything you cooked if I starved to death . If you want some occupation , you 'd better get some salve and anoint the scratches on that poor dog 's back . '' Alexander Abraham said something that I prudently did not hear . Seeing that he had no information to hand out I went on an exploring expedition into the pantry . The place was awful beyond description , and for the first time a vague sentiment of pity for Alexander Abraham glimmered in my breast . When a man had to live in such surroundings the wonder was , not that he hated women , but that he did n't hate the whole human race . But I got up a supper somehow . I am noted for getting up suppers . The bread was from the Carmody bakery and I made good tea and excellent toast ; besides , I found a can of peaches in the pantry which , as they were bought , I was n't afraid to eat . That tea and toast mellowed Alexander Abraham in spite of himself . He ate the last crust , and did n't growl when I gave William Adolphus all the cream that was left . Mr. Riley did not seem to want anything . He had no appetite . By this time the doctor 's boy had arrived with my valise . Alexander Abraham gave me quite civilly to understand that there was a spare room across the hall and that I might take possession of it . I went to it and put on a wrapper . There was a set of fine furniture in the room , and a comfortable bed . But the dust !
William XXXXX had followed me in and his paws left marks everywhere he walked .
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