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Kim

CHAPTER 14
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That is something to do first--else they will get all sweated ...

And I am all alone!' He bound them into a neat packet, swedging down the stiff, sticky oilskin at the comers, for his roving life had made him as methodical as an old hunter in matters of the road.

Then with double care he packed away the books at the bottom of the food-bag.
The woman rapped at the door.
'But thou hast made no charm,' she said, looking about.
'There is no need.' Kim had completely overlooked the necessity for a little patter-talk.

The woman laughed at his confusion irreverently.
'None--for thee.

Thou canst cast a spell by the mere winking of an eye.


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