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turning his back on the young man

“Listen to me, Lebedeff,” said the prince in a decided voice, turning his back on the young man. “I know by experience that when you choose, you can be business-like. . I . I have very little time to spare, and if you … By the way–excuse me–what is your Christian name? I have forgotten […]

was the prompt and simple reply

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But it does go after the facts

“It put eye-glasses on me. But if it dimmed my eyes, it enlightened my mind. The combined newspapers of New York do not cover the available field. They do not begin to cover it…. Did you say something, Mr. Banneker?” “Did I? I didn’t mean to,” said Banneker hastily. “I’m a good deal interested.” “I’m […]

It was just a callow escapade

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still in that smooth voice

Marrineal assented. “It did not seem private. Katie’s is a sort of free forum. That is why I come. I like to listen. Besides, it touched me pretty closely at one or two points.” The two others turned toward him, waiting. He nodded, and took upon himself an air of well-pondered frankness. “I expect to […]