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Barchester Towers

CHAPTER XV
10/19

"Some men have a great gift of making money, but they can't spend it.

Others can't put two shillings together, but they have a great talent for all sorts of outlay.

I begin to think that my genius is wholly in the latter line." "How do you mean to live then ?" asked the sister.
"I suppose I must regard myself as a young raven and look for heavenly manna; besides, we have all got something when the governor goes." "Yes--you'll have enough to supply yourself with gloves and boots; that is, if the Jews have not got the possession of it all.

I believe they have the most of it already.

I wonder, Bertie, at your indifference; that you, with your talents and personal advantages, should never try to settle yourself in life.


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