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Then I lays un on the table and keeps on mendin ' the gear after he goes , thinkin ' to put the fur up after I gets through mendin ' . '' `` What time did Indian Jake come ? '' asked Doctor Joe . `` A bit after noon . Handy to one o'clock ` twere , for I were just boilin ' the kettle . He eats a snack with me . '' `` How long did he stay ?