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When the party reached the Crystal Palace station , they proceeded up the steps to the gardens . `` Now , '' said Mr. Richardson , when they got to the final flight leading into the great glass building -- `` now , I think we may as well separate for a bit . I will stay inside and take any who wish to see the poultry and rabbit show . The girls will like , I daresay , to go with Miss Richardson , and those who do n't care for the animals can follow Mr. White to the garden ; only be sure you all come to the terrace by one o'clock for dinner . '' So saying , he turned towards the corridor where an immense cackling and cooing announced the presence of the poultry and pigeons , followed by four of the lads and some of the men and boys . `` What shall you do , Chris ? '' whispered Walter .