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The Recollections of Geoffrey Hamlyn

CHAPTER XXXIII
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I wouldn't care when I went; the sooner the better.

I am tired of being a cattle-dealer on a large scale; I want to get at some MAN'S work.

If one thing were settled I would go to-morrow." "And what is that ?" said Halbert.
Jim said nothing, but looked at the couple among the flower-beds.
"Is that all ?" said Halbert.

"What will you bet me that that affair is not concluded to-night ?" "I'll bet you five pounds to one it ain't," said Jim; "nor any time this twelvemonth.

They'll go on shillyshallying half their lives, I believe." "Nevertheless I'll bet with you.


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