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`` And tell Little Mother the reason , and frighten her out of her life ! '' retorted Robina indignantly . Robina had other ideas . Mr. Slee departed , promising that work should be commenced at seven o'clock on Monday morning . Robina , the door closed , began to talk . `` Let Pa have a sandwich , '' said Robina , `` and catch the six-fifteen . '' `` We might all have a sandwich , '' suggested Dick ; `` I could do with one myself . ''