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Martin Rattler

CHAPTER XI
14/22

I have no one to explain difficulties to me; and I fear to go about preaching, lest I should preach what is not true.

I will study yet for a time, and pray.

After that, perhaps, I may go forth." "But you have told us nothing yet about the trade of the country," said Martin, "or its size, or anything of that sort." "I will soon tell you of that when I have lighted another cigar.

This one does not draw well.

Have you got a full pipe still, my friend ?" "All right, Mr.Carrymooroo," replied Barney, knocking out the ashes.
"I'll jist load wance more, and then,--fire away." In a few minutes the big cigar and short pipe were in full play, and the hermit continued:-- "This country is very large and very rich, but it is not well worked.


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