Mrs R: So, you are the new kitchen-boy, are you? What is your name?
Dick: My name is Dick.
Mrs R: Well, I am Mrs Rednoze. I am the cook, and you must do what I say. What must you do?
Dick: I must do what you say, Mrs Rednoze.
Mrs R: That’s right. I don’t like lazy boys. Are you lazy?
Dick: No Mrs Rednoze.
Mrs R: Yes you are. You are a lazy little beggar-boy. What are you?
Dick: I am Dick.
Mrs R: No, you are a lazy little beggar-boy. Say it. What are you?
Dick: I am a...
Mrs R: Go on.
Dick: Lazy...
Mrs R: Yes?
Dick: Little...
Mrs R: Go on.
Dick: Beggar-boy.
Mrs R: That’s right. That’s what you are. A lazy little beggar-boy. And what do I do with lazy little beggar-boys?
Dick: I don’t know, Mrs Rednoze.
Mrs R: Mrs R: I beat them. Like this. (Mrs Rednoze hits Dick with the rolling-pin)
Dick: Ow!!!

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