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A Voyage of Consolation

CHAPTER VIII
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"There's no use trying to work it that way," he said; "we can't ask you to twist your head off every time you emit a piece of information.

Besides, there's no sense in your riding on the box when there's an extra seat.

You won't crowd us any, Mr.Bebbini, and I guess we can refrain from discussing family matters for _one_ hour." So we started, with Mr.Bebbini at short range.
"I think," said he, "you lika first off the 'ouse of Cristoforo Colombo." "I don't see how you knew," said poppa, "but you are perfectly correct.
Cristoforo was one of the most distinguished Americans on the roll of history, and we, also, are Americans.

At once, at once to the habitation of Cristoforo." Alessandro leaned forward impressively.
"Who informa you Cristoforo Colombo was Americano?
Better you don't believe these other guide--ignoranta fella.

Cristoforo was Genoa man, born here, you und'stan'?
Italiano.


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