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FERISHTAH'S FANCIES.
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4. THE FAMILY.

A certain neighbour lying sick to death,Ferishtah grieved beneath a palm-tree, whenceHe rose at peace: whereat objected one"Gudarz our friend gasps in extremity.Sure, thou art ignorant how close at handDeath presses, or the cloud, which fouled so lateThy face, had deepened down not lightened off."
"I judge there will be respite, for I prayed."
"Sir, let me understand, of charity!
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