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The itch for play was upon him , and budge he would not . ... and the other into his left , he began to play at double dummy , duly filling a glass for each of his mute antagonists , transferring the stipulated sum for which he played ...
The itch for play was upon him , and budge he would not . ... and the other into his left , he began to play at double dummy , duly filling a glass for each of his mute antagonists , transferring the stipulated sum for which he played ...
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Talking of game , do you ever play at cards , sir ? " carelessly taking in his hand the pack that was lying on the table , ever do any thing in this way ? " 66 66 Sometimes , " said the stranger , with a smile ; " but what do you call ...
Talking of game , do you ever play at cards , sir ? " carelessly taking in his hand the pack that was lying on the table , ever do any thing in this way ? " 66 66 Sometimes , " said the stranger , with a smile ; " but what do you call ...
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I do not like your half - holidays - work in the morning and play in the afternoon . I cannot find time , or inclination either , to do one half that I wish to do on these said half - holidays . They seem like days cut in two , and both ...
I do not like your half - holidays - work in the morning and play in the afternoon . I cannot find time , or inclination either , to do one half that I wish to do on these said half - holidays . They seem like days cut in two , and both ...
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Contents
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Correspondence of Lady Hester Stanhope from Turkey Syria | 22 |
The Barnabys in America By Mrs Trollope continued 33 161 301 496 | 33 |
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