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nought else to do except among dabs
Entering into these things largely, and desiring to do my best, having, moreover, nought else to do except among dabs and flounders, I was led by a naturally active mind to try to turn a penny; not for my own good so much as for the use of Bunny.
— from The Maid of Sker by R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore

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