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The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories

CHAPTER 10
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But in India the people are civilized, and these things will not happen.

The man will drive the priest away and take care of the tree." I reflected a little, then said, "Satan, you have given him a hard life, I think." "Comparatively.

It must not be mistaken for a holiday." We flitted from place to place around the world as we had done before, Satan showing me a hundred wonders, most of them reflecting in some way the weakness and triviality of our race.

He did this now every few days--not out of malice--I am sure of that--it only seemed to amuse and interest him, just as a naturalist might be amused and interested by a collection of ants..


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