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Born in Exile

CHAPTER II
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For my own part, I am a polygamist; my wives live in literature, and too far asunder to be able to quarrel.

Impossible women, but exquisite.

They shall suffice to me.' Peak rose, sauntered about the room for a minute or two, then said: 'I have just got a title for my paper.

I shall call it "The New Sophistry."' 'Do very well, I should think,' replied the other, smiling.

'Will you let me see it when it's done ?' 'Who knows if I shall finish it?
Nothing I ever undertook has been finished yet--nothing won that I ever aimed at.


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