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A moment later Alix joined them . She had come in from her ducks , and ate but a hasty and indifferent breakfast so that she might the sooner begin to prepare their meal . The ducks had been regaled of late on the minced remains of all the family meals , Alix spending an additional half-hour at the table while she cut fruit-rinds , cold biscuits , and vegetables into small pieces , for her gluttonous pensioners . `` Wait for the ten o'clock train , Pete , and go in with Cherry ! '' said Alix , holding a small piece of omelet close to the nose of the importunate Buck . `` Go on , be a sport ! -- DO N'T YOU DARE , '' she added , to the dog , who rolled restless and entreating eyes , banged his tail on the floor , and allowed a faint , disconsolate whimper to escape him .