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G'way . '' Mrs. Burton 's lord and master was not in too much pain to shake considerably with silent laughter over this unexpected rebuke , and the lady herself was too thoroughly startled to devise an appropriate retort ; so the boys amused themselves by a general exploration of the chamber , not omitting even the pockets of their uncle 's clothing . This work completed , to the full extent of their ability , the boys demanded breakfast . `` Breakfast wo n't be ready until eight o'clock , '' said Mrs. Burton , `` and it is now only six . If you little boys do n't want to feel dreadfully hungry , you had better go back to bed , and lie as quiet as possible . '' `` Is that the way not to be hungry ? '' asked Toddie , with wide-open eyes , which always accompany the receptive mind .