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THE GREEN BAY TREE
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him in the nave, and he was able to place his new silk hat on one of them, and thereby ensure its not being kicked by his own or anybody else's feet—and he ceased not from spreading himself when he went forth of the venerable fabric. He considered himself a very smart and clever fellow, and Miss Pretty was of his opinion. The truth was that neither Simmons nor his Cynthia had any sense of humour. They will probably do very well.

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