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In the letters page, Aaron himself tells us Ketch's history.
What I bought – 21 May 2008 | Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources 2008
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He said not a word, but with his left hand snatched off the kerchief which bound Ketch's head, and seized him by the hair; and with his other hand he brought the knife swiftly around in front and lowered it to plunge it into Ketch's heart.
The Old Tobacco Shop A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure William Bowen 1907
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Aunt Amanda felt far from easy at the prospect of entering Low Dudgeon; but she had told Toby something of Ketch's strange words and manner regarding that place, and she was glad to leave the responsibility to him.
The Old Tobacco Shop A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure William Bowen 1907
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She remembered Ketch's caution, and she prodded it secretly with her fork before taking a bite.
The Old Tobacco Shop A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure William Bowen 1907
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Taking the wet handkerchief from Ketch's hand, he knelt beside Aunt
The Old Tobacco Shop A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure William Bowen 1907
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His eyes opened wide and his jaw dropped; he was so astonished that he took his hand from Ketch's hair and put up his knife.
The Old Tobacco Shop A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure William Bowen 1907
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Such a thing as a run on the delicacy had occurred more than once, to Ketch's certain knowledge, and tardy customers had been sent away disappointed, to wait in longing anticipations for the next tripe night.
The Channings Henry Wood 1850
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Bywater stealthily followed the child near to the lodge, screening himself from observation; and, as soon as old Ketch hobbled out of it, he popped in, snatched the cloister keys from their nail, and deposited a piece of paper, folded as a note, on Ketch's table.
The Channings Henry Wood 1850
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Tom had no resource left; and, very unwillingly, Ketch's details were drawn from him, bit by bit.
The Channings Henry Wood 1850
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But had old Ketch's temper allowed him to go into a little more questioning, he might have discovered the trick.
The Channings Henry Wood 1850
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