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Jones is away with a goods train owin ' to Maxwell having sprained his ankle , and Long Thompson is down with small-pox , so you 'll have to do it . I offered 'em my services , but the manager he said that intelligent lads could n't be spared for such menial work , and told me to go and fetch you . '' `` Maxwell had no business to sprain his ankle , '' said John Marrot . `` Hows ` ever , '' he added cheerfully , `` I 've had a rare good holiday , an ' the leg 's all but right again , so , Molly , let 's have an early tea ; I 'll give it a good rest for another half-hour and then be ready for the 6:30 p.m-ers . Cut off your steam , will you ? '' This last observation was made to the baby , and was accompanied by a shake and a toss towards the ceiling which caused him to obey instantly , under the impression , no doubt that the fun was to be renewed . Being , however , consigned to the care of Gertie he again let on the steam and kept it up during the whole time the family were at tea -- which meal they enjoyed thoroughly , quite regardless of the storm .