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Far from the Madding Crowd

CHAPTER III
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I know your aunt's, but not yours." "I would just as soon not tell it--rather not.

There is no reason either why I should, as you probably will never have much to do with me." "Still, I should like to know." "You can inquire at my aunt's--she will tell you." "My name is Gabriel Oak." "And mine isn't.

You seem fond of yours in speaking it so decisively, Gabriel Oak." "You see, it is the only one I shall ever have, and I must make the most of it." "I always think mine sounds odd and disagreeable." "I should think you might soon get a new one." "Mercy!--how many opinions you keep about you concerning other people, Gabriel Oak." "Well, Miss--excuse the words--I thought you would like them.

But I can't match you, I know, in mapping out my mind upon my tongue.

I never was very clever in my inside.


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