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continual dropping will wear away a Stone—ay, more—a
Diamond.

FROM TWO WELL-WISHERS

This was addressed to Angel Clare at the only place they
had ever heard him to be connected with, Emminster Vic-
arage; after which they continued in a mood of emotional
exaltation at their own generosity, which made them sing in
hysterical snatches and weep at the same time.
END OF PHASE THE SIXTH

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