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class is represented by the Major and Mallaby . From the start , however , it was plain that we were a well - mixed party , and there was never a trace of constraint amongst us . We were not strangers to one another ; for in a town as ...
class is represented by the Major and Mallaby . From the start , however , it was plain that we were a well - mixed party , and there was never a trace of constraint amongst us . We were not strangers to one another ; for in a town as ...
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If the Major was disappointed that his remarkably interesting collection of old pipes had received hardly any notice at all , at least he gave no sign ; indeed he laughed and applauded more loudly than any of us .
If the Major was disappointed that his remarkably interesting collection of old pipes had received hardly any notice at all , at least he gave no sign ; indeed he laughed and applauded more loudly than any of us .
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66 Because , " said the Major , " I feel it might be wise to see if there's enough oxygen in here to sustain human life . If there isn't , the candle will warn us by going out . " 66 Nonsense , " answered the Boss .
66 Because , " said the Major , " I feel it might be wise to see if there's enough oxygen in here to sustain human life . If there isn't , the candle will warn us by going out . " 66 Nonsense , " answered the Boss .
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