"You look rather worn out from your journey. Is there anything I can get you?"
PART IV
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Just at that moment Speedy-the-Skimmer came in and said:
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"'So am I,实施细则🚡' said the boy. 'Ever since Aunt Emily told us that spooky story of the "Bogey in the Cup-board" I've been scared to death of the dark.'
GUB-GUB'S STORYAnd now the Doctor set out with his animals and the old Chief to return to Nyam-Nyam's country from the land where he had been imprisoned. On the way they kept meeting with groups of the Chief's people who were still hiding in the jungle. These were told the glad tidings of the Emir's promise. When they learned that their land was now free and safe again the people joined the Doctor's party for the return journey. And long before he came in sight of the village John Dolittle looked like a conquering general coming back at the head of an army,实施细则✍ so many had gathered to him on the way.