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` Yes , I think it rather pretty , ' said the beadle , glancing proudly downwards at the large brass buttons which embellished his coat . ` The die is the same as the porochial seal -- the Good Samaritan healing the sick and bruised man . The board presented it to me on Newyear 's morning , Mr. Sowerberry . I put it on , I remember , for the first time , to attend the inquest on that reduced tradesman , who died in a doorway at midnight . ' ` I recollect , ' said the undertaker . ` The jury brought it in , `` Died from exposure to the cold , and want of the common necessaries of life , '' did n't they ? ' Mr. Bumble nodded .