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Evan Harrington

CHAPTER XII
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I shall be in this house, and am to be found here, till ten o'clock to-morrow morning.

Sir,' he addressed the chairman, 'I must apologize to you for this interruption to your kindness, for which I thank you very sincerely.

It 's "good-night," now, sir,' he pursued, bowing, and holding out his hand, with a smile.
The chairman grasped it: 'You're a hot-headed young fool, sir: you're an ill-tempered ferocious young ass.

Can't you see another young donkey without joining company in kicks-eh?
Sit down, and don't dare to spoil the fun any more.

You a tailor! Who'll believe it?
You're a nobleman in disguise.


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