I 'm awfully hungry . Papa says that is my ` normal condition , ' but I do n't know what that means . '' As for that dinner -- Bertie might sometimes have seen such a repast in delightful dreams , but certainly never out of them . It was a feast to be dated from . When the plum pudding came on , the doctor , who had been notably silent , leaned back in his chair , placed his finger-tips together , and looked critically at Bertie . `` So Mr. Sampson ca n't keep you ? '' Bertie 's face sobered at once . He had almost forgotten his responsibilities . `` No , sir . He says I 'm too small for the heavy work . '' `` Well , you are rather small -- but no doubt you will grow . Boys have a queer habit of doing that . I think you know how to make yourself useful . I need a boy here to run errands and look after my horse . If you like , I 'll try you . You can live here , and go to school . I sometimes hear of places for boys in my rounds , and the first good one that will suit you , I 'll bespeak for you . How will that do ? '' `` Oh , sir , you are too good , '' said Bertie with a choke in his voice . `` Well , that is settled , '' said the doctor genially .
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