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Kim

CHAPTER 14
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I am not a hillman; and I loved thee for thy new strength.' 'More than once I remember'-- he rested his cheek dolefully on his hand--'I sought thy praise and the hakim's for the mere strength of my legs.

Thus evil followed evil till the cup was full.

Just is the Wheel! All Hind for three years did me all honour.

From the Fountain of Wisdom in the Wonder House to'-- he smiled--'a little child playing by a big gun--the world prepared my road.

And why ?' 'Because we loved thee.


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