[The Colossus by Opie Read]@TWC D-Link bookThe Colossus CHAPTER XVI 6/18
I'll hold it in reserve.
In this life it is well to have reserve forces stationed here and there.
Who's got a car-ticket? I've got to go over on the West Side.
What, are you all broke? What sort of a poverty-stricken gang have I struck? Well, I've given you as much of my valuable time as I can spare." "I suppose you are getting used to this town," said Mortimer, when Flummers was gone. "Yes, I am gradually making myself feel at home," Henry answered. "You find the weather disagreeable, of course.
We do, I know." "I think that Chicago is great in spite of its climate," said Henry. "If great at all, it is great in spite of a great many absences," McGlenn replied; "and in these absences it is mean and contemptible. To money it gives worship; to the song and dance man it pays admiring attention, but to the writer it gives neglect--the campaign of silence." Richmond put his hand to his month and threw his head back.
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