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The Adventures of Harry Richmond

CHAPTER XXIX
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'My nights,' he remarked, 'are not commonly wasted in this manner.

We Germans use the night for work.' After a struggle to fling myself on his mercy and win his aid or counsel, I took his hand respectfully, and holding it, said, 'I am unable to speak out.

I would if it involved myself alone.' 'Yes, yes, I comprehend; your country breeds honourable men, chivalrous youngsters,' he replied.

'It 's not enough--not enough.

I want to see a mental force, energy of brain.


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