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A Voyage of Consolation

CHAPTER II
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I've always understood that the guide-book market was largely controlled by Mr.Murray and Mr.Baedeker.Also, that Mr.Murray writes in a vein of pretty lofty sentiment, while Mr.Baedeker is about as interesting as a directory.

Now where the right emotion is included at the price I don't see the use of momma, but when it's a question of Baedeker we might turn her on.

See ?" "Poppa," I replied with emotion, "you will both be invaluable.

I will bid you good-night.

I believe the electric light burns all night long in the smoking-cabin, but that is not supposed to indicate that gentlemen are expected to stay there till dawn.


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