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The American Claimant

CHAPTER XIX
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And much better than other kinds of investments, because he is indestructible." "It looks--it really does look the way you say; it does indeed." "Look ?--why it is.

It will not be denied that I have had a pretty wide and comprehensive financial experience, and I do not hesitate to say that I consider this one of the most valuable properties I have ever controlled." "Do you really think so ?" "I do, indeed." "O, Colonel, the wasting grind and grief of poverty! If we could realize immediately.

I don't mean sell it all, but sell part--enough, you know, to--" "See how you tremble with excitement.

That comes of lack of experience.
My boy, when you have been familiar with vast operations as long as I have, you'll be different.

Look at me; is my eye dilated?
do you notice a quiver anywhere?
Feel my pulse: plunk-plunk-plunk--same as if I were asleep.


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