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... whose life I once saved , avers with a wink , — the familiarity of an old servant ,
that they come from the fairies . I fancy , however , though I never see it done ,
that my patients are at the bottom of it : indeed their gratitude INTRODUCTION .
... whose life I once saved , avers with a wink , — the familiarity of an old servant ,
that they come from the fairies . I fancy , however , though I never see it done ,
that my patients are at the bottom of it : indeed their gratitude INTRODUCTION .
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I might be embarrassed for a reply , did they wait for one ; but they proceed
without a moment ' s delay to enjoy themselves as though they might never do so
again . I think I have seen a leer in their eyes B 2 INTRODUCTION . are at the
bottom ...
I might be embarrassed for a reply , did they wait for one ; but they proceed
without a moment ' s delay to enjoy themselves as though they might never do so
again . I think I have seen a leer in their eyes B 2 INTRODUCTION . are at the
bottom ...
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How happens it , Joe , ” said I , “ that the priest never comes here now ? Step over
, will you , and give my compliments , the doctor ' s compliments , and say how
happy I should be to see him at dinner . ” The invitation was courteously declined
...
How happens it , Joe , ” said I , “ that the priest never comes here now ? Step over
, will you , and give my compliments , the doctor ' s compliments , and say how
happy I should be to see him at dinner . ” The invitation was courteously declined
...
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Here he turned his face to the wall ; and , save that I heard , or thought I heard ,
the names of some who are mentioned in the following narrative , he never
uttered word more . I did not go away , however , but sat quietly on , while
thoughts ...
Here he turned his face to the wall ; and , save that I heard , or thought I heard ,
the names of some who are mentioned in the following narrative , he never
uttered word more . I did not go away , however , but sat quietly on , while
thoughts ...
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We had gathered round a blazing sea - coal fire ; and that famous contrivance , a
dumb - waiter , spared us the infliction of servants . In the course of conversation I
came to relate the incidents already detailed . “ Did you never think of bringing ...
We had gathered round a blazing sea - coal fire ; and that famous contrivance , a
dumb - waiter , spared us the infliction of servants . In the course of conversation I
came to relate the incidents already detailed . “ Did you never think of bringing ...
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