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Chapter 1
Trm fact that I had been prespiring freely for all of
the day and seemed to offend no one was really small
wonder， for from the press of unwashed bodies through
which I must push and wriggle my way as I went
about the task of eagning my living emanated an
odour even stronger a[ad more offensive than that
which came from me! But the liquor-swilling， viand-
guzzling customers who patronised the Grape and
Monkey， Cheapside， London， had better things to do
than waste time unnecessarily on even cursory ablu-
tions. The business of eating and drinking was of
prime importance. And when the demands of the
stomach were somewhat satisfied， their greasy fingers
could occupy themselves upon my person， pinching
me rudely as I leaned across the closely crowded ta-
bles so that I might gather together the used platters
and tankards before transporting them kitchenwards
to be cleaned.
\"What time do you finish here， wench， and what s
your price?\"
\"Slip away with me for a few minutes， my lovely.
I ll make it worth your while.\"
Grinning faces were upturned towards mine as I
struggled through the thronged taproom with a heavily
laden tray. I wished--as I had wished so many times
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