[The Monikins by J. Fenimore Cooper]@TWC D-Link bookThe Monikins CHAPTER XV 21/24
To me they seem to take no more notice of us, than we should take of two curs in the streets of London." "I begin now to understand what the parsons mean when they talk of the lost condition of man.
It's ra'ally awful to witness to what a state of unfeelingness a people can be abandoned! Bob, get out of the way, you grinning blackguard." Hereupon Bob received a salutation which would have demolished his stern-frame, had it not been for the unionjack.
Just then I was glad to see Dr.Reasono advancing towards us, surrounded by a group of attentive listeners, all of whom, by their years, gravity, and deportment, I made no question were savants.
As he drew near, I found he was discoursing of the marvels of his late voyage.
When within six feet of us the whole party stopped, the Doctor continuing to descant with a very proper gesticulation, and in a way to show that his subject was of infinite interest to his listeners.
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