"This is the last straw," said
Pickles, "let us close the shop."

They put up the shutters, and
left. But they have not removed
from the neighbourhood. In fact
some people wish they had gone
further.


Ginger is living in the warren. I
do not know what occupation he
pursues; he looks stout and
comfortable.

Pickles is at present a gamekeeper.


The closing of the shop caused
great inconvenience. Tabitha
Twitchit immediately raised the
price of everything a half-penny;
and she continued to refuse to give
credit.


Of course there are the trades-
men's carts--the butcher, the fishman