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The Absentee

CHAPTER II
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I defy you not.

I'll introduce you to him--him to you, I mean--most warn-hearted, generous dog upon earth--convivial--jovial--with wit and humour enough, in his own way, to split you--split me if he has not.

You need not cast down your eyes, Colambre.

What's your objection ?' 'I have made none, sir; but, if you urge me, I can only say that, if he has all these good qualities, it is to be regretted that he does not look and speak a little more like a gentleman.' 'A gentleman! he is as much a gentleman as any of your formal prigs--not the exact Cambridge cut, maybe.

Curse your English education! 'Twas none of my advice.


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