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The Monikins

CHAPTER XXII
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100.'" "Ah! it is proper I should explain," put in the broker, "that we has two varieties of them 'ere harticles.

One is the true harticle, as is got up by our great wits and philosophers, they says, on the most approved models; but the other is nothing but a sham harticle that is really manufactured in Leaplow, and is sent out here to get hour stamp.

That's all--I never deceives a customer--both sell well, I hear, on the other side, 'owever." I looked again at the brigadier, who quietly nodding assent, I took the whole hundred bales.
"'Opinions of the Institutions of Leaphigh.'" "Why, them 'ere is assorted, being of all sizes, forms, and colors.

They came coastwise, and are chiefly for domestic consumption; though I have known 'em sent to Leaplow, with success." "The consumers of this article among us," observed the brigadier, "are very select, and rarely take any but of the very best quality.

But then they are usually so well stocked, that I question if a new importation would pay freight.


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