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Valentine M’Clutchy, The Irish Agent

CHAPTER VI
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She has three daughters, all of whom sit under the ministration of a Mr.
Bolthan--which is pronounced Bottom--a young preacher, belonging to the Methodist connection.

They are to all appearance well in the world, keep a conversation car, and have the reputation of being very honest and saving--Old M'Swaddle himself was a revenue collector, and it is said, died richer than they are willing to admit.

Cracknaboulteen is altogether in the possession of the celebrated family of the M'Kegs--or, as they are called, the Five Sols--the name of each being Solomon, which is shortened into Sol.

There is lame Sol, blind Sol, long Sol, uncertain Sol, and Sol of the mountain.

They are celebrated distillers of poteen whiskey, but are not rich.


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