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It had hung long on hand , being difficult to let , and after making sufficient additions , it had been decided that , at a nominal rent , it would house the family thrown upon the hands of the good Colonel . They censured the bantam for strutting and crowing , In those vile pantaloons that he fancied looked knowing ; And a want of decorum caused many demurs Against the game chicken for coming in spurs . The Peacock at Home . Left to themselves , Mother Carey , with Janet and old nurse , completed their arrangements so well that when Jessie looked in at five o'clock , with a few choice flowers covering a fine cucumber in her basket , she exclaimed in surprise , `` How nice you have made it all look , I shall be so glad to tell mamma . '' `` Tell her what ? '' asked Janet . `` That you have really made the room look nice , '' said Jessie .