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The Duke’s Children

CHAPTER IX
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But I despise a man who makes a business of his pleasures.
When I hear that this man is the best whist-player in London, and that man the best billiard-player, I always know that they can do nothing else, and then I despise them." "You needn't despise me, because I do nothing well," said he, as he got up to take his leave.
"I do so hope you'll get the seat,--and win the Derby." These were her last words to him as she wished him good-night..


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