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The Complete PG Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

CHAPTER III
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[The "Atlantic" obeys the moon, and its LUNIVERSARY has come round again.

I have gathered up some hasty notes of my remarks made since the last high tides, which I respectfully submit.

Please to remember this is TALK; just as easy and just as formal as I choose to make it.] -- I never saw an author in my life--saving, perhaps, one--that did not purr as audibly as a full-grown domestic cat, (Felis Catus, LINN.,) on having his fur smoothed in the right way by a skilful hand.
But let me give you a caution.

Be very careful how you tell an author he is DROLL.

Ten to one he will hate you; and if he does, be sure he can do you a mischief, and very probably will.


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