Walter Plinge said: You know she asked me a very silly question Mrs Ogg! It was a silly question any fool knows the answer! Oh, yes, said Nanny. About houses on fire, I expect... Yes! What would I take out of our house if it was on fire! I expect you were a good boy and said you'd take your mum, said Nanny. No! My mum would take herself! What would you take out then, Walter? Nanny said. The fire!
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