Indeed , I have always been of opinion that hard work is simply the refuge of people who have nothing whatever to do . '' `` Well , well , '' said the Duck , who was of a very peaceable disposition , and never quarrelled with any one , `` everybody has different tastes . I hope , at any rate , that you are going to take up your residence here . '' `` Oh ! dear no , '' cried the Rocket . `` I am merely a visitor , a distinguished visitor . The fact is that I find this place rather tedious . There is neither society here , nor solitude . In fact , it is essentially suburban . I shall probably go back to Court , for I know that I am destined to make a sensation in the world . '' `` I had thoughts of entering public life once myself , '' remarked the Duck ; `` there are so many things that need reforming . Indeed , I took the chair at a meeting some time ago , and we passed resolutions condemning everything that we did not like . However , they did not seem to have much effect . Now I go in for domesticity , and look after my family . '' `` I am made for public life , '' said the Rocket , `` and so are all my relations , even the humblest of them . Whenever we appear we excite great attention . I have not actually appeared myself , but when I do so it will be a magnificent sight . As for domesticity , it ages one rapidly , and distracts one 's mind from higher things . '' `` Ah ! the higher things of life , how fine they are ! ''
XXXXX the Duck ; `` and that reminds me how hungry I feel '' : and she swam away down the stream , saying , `` Quack , quack , quack . ''
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