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The Colossus

CHAPTER XVI
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"I had two delightful days last week.

John Richmond was out of town." "Yes," said Richmond, putting his feet on a chair.

"Falsehood gallops in riotous pleasure when Truth is absent.

Hold on! I can stand one wrinkle between your eyes, but I am afraid of two." "A man of many accomplishments, but wholly lacking in humor," said McGlenn, seeming to study Richmond for the purpose of placing an appraisement on him.

"A man who worships Ouida and decries Sir Richard Steele." "No, I don't worship Ouida, but I read her sometimes because she is interesting.


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