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And George was off after the plant . Meanwhile Harry was busily at work cutting out the double set of stars required for the blue field . Several days before this George had prepared the roots of the chicory plant , as will be remembered , and it had been dried , and was ready to be ground up . At the noon meal he served the first cup of `` coffee , '' to the delight of Harry , who was completely taken by surprise , and afforded much amusement for George and the Professor . `` It seems to be rather strong , '' was Harry 's only comment , `` and even if it is n't real coffee , it is good enough , I assure you . '' `` Would n't it be injurious to take too much of it ? '' -LSB- Illustration : _ Fig. 33 .