"There's no work so tirin' as danglin' about an' starin' an' not rightly knowin' what you're goin' to do next, and keepin' your face i' smilin' order like a grocer o' market-day for fear people shouldna think you civil enough."

Effort, Work, Confusion, Patience

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"There's no work so tirin' as danglin' about an' starin' an' not rightly knowin' what you're goin' to do next, and keepin' your face i' smilin' order like a grocer o' market-day for fear people shouldna think you civil enough."

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