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`` They did n't even breakfast together . But that was an accident , Captain Hunken having walked out early and taken the parrot . '' `` Funny thing to take for a walk . '' `` Which , '' explained Mrs Bowldler with a glance at Palmerston , `` I had to lodge a complaint with Captain Hocken yesterday relative to its conversation , and he must have spoken about it ; for Captain Hunken went out at eight o'clock taking the bird with him , cage and all , and when he came back they were _ minus _ . '' Fancy pondered . `` What did the parrot say ? '' she asked .