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chuckled Mr. Elliott . ` There , there , do n't pull my arm off . I ca n't eat my dinner one-handed . ' Next morning Dick ran down to Skinner 's Hole before seven o'clock , to make sure of catching Chippy before the latter set off on his search for a job . He was not a minute too soon , for he met Chippy in the street . The Raven had brushed his clothes and blacked his boots till they shone again , in order to produce a good effect on possible employers ; but he looked rather pinched and wan , for victuals had been pretty scarce of late , and the kids , who ate a lot , had gone a long way towards clearing the board before Chippy had a chance . ` It 's all right , old chap , ' sang out Dick ; ` no need to peg round on that weary drag to-day .