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The Von Toodleburgs

CHAPTER XXV
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If there's a man aboard of this ship what I respect, it's you, Mr.
Toodleburg.

Yes, sir, I respect you for your mother's sake, as well as for your worth as a sailor and a man." And he shook Tite cordially by the hand, and spoke with such an emphasis.
Then setting his glass down on the binnacle, he took Tite by the arm, and, whispering something in his ear, led him to the taffrail, as if he had something of importance to communicate in private.
"You have a sweetheart at home, I take it, Mr.Toodleburg ?" he said, inquiringly, and assuming a very serious manner.

"Every young man like you should have a sweetheart at home.

Somebody to think about.

Somebody to cheer one up.


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