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The Colossus

CHAPTER XVI
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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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