`` I think not , '' said the Carrier . `` Try again . '' `` Something for our Governor , eh ? '' said Caleb after pondering a little while . `` To be sure . That 's what I came for ; but my head 's so running on them Arks and things ! He has n't been here , has he ? '' `` Not he , '' returned the Carrier . `` He 's too busy , courting . '' `` He 's coming round , though , '' said Caleb ; `` for he told me to keep on the near side of the road going home , and it was ten to one he 'd take me up . I had better go , by-the-bye . -- You could n't have the goodness to let me pinch Boxer 's tail , mum , for half a moment , could you ? '' `` Why , Caleb , what a question ! '' `` Oh , never mind , mum ! '' said the little man . `` He might n't like it , perhaps . There 's a small order just come in for barking dogs ; and I should wish to go as close to Natur ' as I could for sixpence . That 's all . Never mind , mum . '' It happened opportunely that Boxer , without receiving the proposed stimulus , began to bark with great zeal .
But , as this implied the approach of some new visitor , Caleb , postponing his study from the life XXXXX a more convenient season , shouldered the round box , and took a hurried leave .
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