said John , pondering . `` I thought his eyes was generally shut . Halloa ! '' `` Goodness , John , how you startle one ! '' `` It a n't right for him to turn 'em up in that way , '' said the astonished Carrier , `` is it ? See how he 's winking with both of 'em at once ! and look at his mouth ! Why , he 's gasping like a gold and silver fish ! '' `` You do n't deserve to be a father , you do n't , '' said Dot , with all the dignity of an experienced matron . `` But how should you know what little complaints children are troubled with , John ? You would n't so much as know their names , you stupid fellow . '' And when she had turned the baby over on her left arm , and had slapped its back as a restorative , she pinched her husband 's ear , laughing . `` No , '' said John , pulling off his outer coat . `` It 's very true , Dot . I do n't know much about it . I only know that I 've been fighting pretty stiffly with the wind to-night . It 's been blowing north-east , straight into the cart , the whole way home . '' `` Poor old man , so it has ! '' cried Mrs. Peerybingle , instantly becoming very active . `` Here , take the precious darling , Tilly , while I make myself of some use .
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