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The oracle has , in general , a wonderful knowledge of books , particularly the backs of them . He settles the merits of a system of astronomy in buttering a slice of bread , and disposes of a school of literature between two whiffs of ...
The oracle has , in general , a wonderful knowledge of books , particularly the backs of them . He settles the merits of a system of astronomy in buttering a slice of bread , and disposes of a school of literature between two whiffs of ...
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ferior oracle , who would merely look the stitcher in the face and pass on as though he saw him not . Oracles are generally plump , respectable - looking men - rosy in the gills and glossy in the coat . They come into a room as though ...
ferior oracle , who would merely look the stitcher in the face and pass on as though he saw him not . Oracles are generally plump , respectable - looking men - rosy in the gills and glossy in the coat . They come into a room as though ...
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The navy , " said the oracle , winding up a long dissertation on the state of our wooden walls , " the navy , gentlemen , is in prime order , and the Prince de Gynveel will find that - if he don't draw it milder - the navy never was in ...
The navy , " said the oracle , winding up a long dissertation on the state of our wooden walls , " the navy , gentlemen , is in prime order , and the Prince de Gynveel will find that - if he don't draw it milder - the navy never was in ...
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The MouserMonarchy By John Hamilton Reynolds | 24 |
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