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54-40 or Fight

CHAPTER X
3/11

I have just invented a new touch for it; I have, 'pon my word." "Jack," I exclaimed, grasping him by the shoulder, "you are the man I want.

You are the friend that I need--the very one." "Certainly, certainly," he said; "but please do not disarrange my cravat.

Sir, I move you the previous question.

Will you have a Dream with me?
I construct them now with three additional squirts of the absinthe." He locked his arm in mine.
"You may have a Dream," said I; "but for me, I need all my head to-day.
In short, I need both our heads as well." Jack was already rapping with the head of his cane upon the table, to call an attendant, but he turned to me.

"What is the matter?
Lady, this time ?" "Two of them." "Indeed?
One apiece, eh ?" "None apiece, perhaps.


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