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and then the Jewish hero, the tailor himself, came among them, and astonished their minds by the ease and volubility of his speeches.

He did not pronounce his words with any of those soft slushy Judaic utterances by which they had been taught to believe he would disgrace himself.

His nose was not hookey, with any especial hook, nor was it thicker at the bridge than was becoming.
He was a dapper little man, with bright eyes, quick motion, ready tongue, and a very new hat.

It seemed that he knew well how to canvass.