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McTeague

CHAPTER 11
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You best look out.

They'll fight sure." Miss Baker sought safety in a nearby vestibule, whence she peered forth at the scene, very interested and curious.

Maria Macapa's head thrust itself from one of the top-story windows of the flat, with a shrill cry.

Even McTeague's huge form appeared above the half curtains of the "Parlor" windows, while over his shoulder could be seen the face of the "patient," a napkin tucked in his collar, the rubber dam depending from his mouth.
All the flat knew of the feud between the dogs, but never before had the pair been brought face to face.
Meanwhile, the collie and the setter had drawn near to each other; five feet apart they paused as if by mutual consent.

The collie turned sidewise to the setter; the setter instantly wheeled himself flank on to the collie.


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