Modern Eloquence, Volume 10Thomas Brackett Reed G.L. Shuman & Company, 1901 |
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... took a chair in spite of his gruff reception . In order to meet an awkward pause , he took out his snuff - box . Oh , " said the elder , " ye tak ' snuff , dae ye ? " " Oh , yes , " was the reply . " Weel , " said the elder , " that's ...
... took a chair in spite of his gruff reception . In order to meet an awkward pause , he took out his snuff - box . Oh , " said the elder , " ye tak ' snuff , dae ye ? " " Oh , yes , " was the reply . " Weel , " said the elder , " that's ...
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... took . " Ah ! " says the general , " how was that ? " " Vell , you see , Sheneral , der sheshenists come up in front of us , der sheshenists flank us , un der sheshenists come in der rear of us , und Schwartz's battery vos took ...
... took . " Ah ! " says the general , " how was that ? " " Vell , you see , Sheneral , der sheshenists come up in front of us , der sheshenists flank us , un der sheshenists come in der rear of us , und Schwartz's battery vos took ...
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... took , and he commenced the ritual , and just as the lady's father clutched her bridle - rein the clergyman pronounced the lovers man and wife . The father admired the feat and gave his blessing . The End Crowns the Work . - Laura ...
... took , and he commenced the ritual , and just as the lady's father clutched her bridle - rein the clergyman pronounced the lovers man and wife . The father admired the feat and gave his blessing . The End Crowns the Work . - Laura ...
Contents
STATESMEN AND POLITICIANS | 27 |
BENCH AND BAR | 41 |
DOCTOR AND PATIENT | 61 |
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