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The Colossus

CHAPTER XXVII
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Remember that in order to hold our love you must not surprise us." "But I can't drink now; I have just had something to eat." "Beware, Mr.Flummers.Inconsiderate eating caused a great general to lose a battle, and now you are in danger.

You may suffer superfluous lunch to change our opinion of you, which means a withdrawal of our love." "Oh, wait a minute or two, John.

But never mind.

Say, there, boy, bring me a little liquor.

But, say, wasn't it funny that Detective Stavers should give ten thousand dollars of that reward to the Home for the Friendless?
I used to work for the Pinkertons, and I know all those guys, and there's not one of the whole gang that gives a snap for charity.


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