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But," continued Brother Copas, resuming his lighter tone, "this presupposes not only a sensible Archbishop but a Church not given up to anarchy as the Church of England is.

Let us therefore leave speculating and follow our noses; which with me, Mr.Simeon--and confound you for a pleasant companion!--means an instant necessity to cultivate bad temper." He picked up his volume from the table and walked off with it to the window-seat.
"You are learning bad temper from a book ?" asked Mr.Simeon, taking off his spectacles and following Brother Copas with mild eyes of wonder.
"Certainly.

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