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The Attache

CHAPTER XV
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They keep, 'em in good health, and don't house 'em too much.

They are clippers, that's a fact.

There is few things in natur, equal to a hoss and a gall, that's well trained and in good condition.

I could stand all day and look at 'em, and I call myself a considerable of a judge.

It's singular how much they are alike too, the moment the trainin' is over or neglected, neither of 'em is fit to be seen; they grow out of shape, and look coarse.
"They are considerable knowin' in this kind o' ware too, are the English; they vamp 'em up so well, it's hard to tell their age, and I ain't sure they don't make 'em live longer, than where the art ain't so well pract_ised_.


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