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Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas

CHAPTER XXI
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But not so.

Among the consul's papers that unique document was thought to be perceived; but, if there, it was too much despised to be made a subject of comment.

Some present, very justly regarding it as an uncommon literary production, had been anticipating all sorts of miracles therefrom; and were, therefore, much touched at this neglect.
"Well, men," began Wilson again after a short pause, "although you all look hearty enough, I'm told there are some sick among you.

Now then, Mr.Jermin, call off the names on that sick-list of yours, and let them go over to the other side of the deck--I should like to see who they are." "So, then," said he, after we had all passed over, "you are the sick fellows, are you?
Very good: I shall have you seen to.

You will go down into the cabin one by one, to Doctor Johnson, who will report your respective cases to me.


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