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... Jacob , who thought that he had obtained as companion a butt who would afford him infinite amusement . After the merchant had continued his writing for an hour , he laid down his pen , and saying to Harry ' follow me ; I will speak to ...
... Jacob , who thought that he had obtained as companion a butt who would afford him infinite amusement . After the merchant had continued his writing for an hour , he laid down his pen , and saying to Harry ' follow me ; I will speak to ...
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... Jacob , and verily the wonder which I at first felt when he presented himself to me has passed away , and what appeared to me at first sight a strange imprudence , seems now to be a piece of wisdom . But enough of riddles , ' he said ...
... Jacob , and verily the wonder which I at first felt when he presented himself to me has passed away , and what appeared to me at first sight a strange imprudence , seems now to be a piece of wisdom . But enough of riddles , ' he said ...
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... Jacob is sharp - too sharp , indeed , for my pur- pose , and might suspect the purport of his goings and comings . I believe him to be faithful , though over- apt to mischief . But in these days one cares not to risk one's neck unless ...
... Jacob is sharp - too sharp , indeed , for my pur- pose , and might suspect the purport of his goings and comings . I believe him to be faithful , though over- apt to mischief . But in these days one cares not to risk one's neck unless ...
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... Jacob , to change with all speed , and to come down to dinner , which was now nearly ready . The meal was to Harry a curious one . The mer- chant sat at one end of the table , his wife at the other . The scrivener occupied a place on ...
... Jacob , to change with all speed , and to come down to dinner , which was now nearly ready . The meal was to Harry a curious one . The mer- chant sat at one end of the table , his wife at the other . The scrivener occupied a place on ...
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... Jacob , when they were alone , and what is thy father ? ' ' He farms a piece of land of his own , ' Harry said . ' Sometimes I live with him ; but more often with my uncle , who is a trader in Bristol - a man of some wealth , and much ...
... Jacob , when they were alone , and what is thy father ? ' ' He farms a piece of land of his own , ' Harry said . ' Sometimes I live with him ; but more often with my uncle , who is a trader in Bristol - a man of some wealth , and much ...
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