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I 'm to have it for myself when papa dies . I did n't know dat till I come here . How old are you ? I 'm half past four -- '' A loud scream , a swift rustle , and Mr. Bassett was clutched up by Mrs. Meyrick , who snatched him away with a wild glance of terror and defiance , and bore him swiftly into the house , with words ringing in her ears that cost Mr. Bassett dear , he being the only person she could punish . She sat down on a bench , flung young master across her knee in a minute , and bestowed such a smacking on him as far transcended his wildest dreams of the weight , power , and pertinacity of the human arm . The words Richard Bassett had shot her flying with were these : `` Too late ! I 've SEEN THE PARSON 'S BRAT . ''