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companion of my most pleasant six
After a sharp and scintillating exchange of gypsying, I pocketed seven, and sadly watched the constant companion of my most pleasant six weeks on the road in Peru led slowly away to a large green spot up the valley, the order of his new master, to give him all the alfalfa he could eat, ringing in his ears.
— from Vagabonding down the Andes Being the Narrative of a Journey, Chiefly Afoot, from Panama to Buenos Aires by Harry Alverson Franck

customs of my maid perhaps said
"You are speaking of the customs of my maid, perhaps," said Maria Angelina with becoming young haughtiness.
— from The Innocent Adventuress by Mary Hastings Bradley

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