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Daniel Webster

CHAPTER IV
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Three or four times I thought my temples would burst with the gush of blood; for, after all, you must know that I am aware it is no connected and compacted whole, but a collection of wonderful fragments of burning eloquence, to which his whole manner gave tenfold force.

When I came out I was almost afraid to come near to him.

It seemed to me as if he was like the mount that might not be touched and that burned with fire.

I was beside myself, and am so still." "_Saturday._--Mr.Webster was in admirable spirits.

On Thursday evening he was considerably agitated and oppressed, and yesterday morning he had not his natural look at all; but since his entire success he has been as gay and playful as a kitten.


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