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the reach of their scalping knives yet
It is common history that the North American Indians frequently banqueted on the hapless human being who came within the reach of their scalping knives; yet it is well understood that they did not rely wholly upon this kind of food.
— from Anthropophagy by Charles W. (Charles William) Darling

the rest of the season keep your
All our chances for a soft thing are gone in this ship, and if you want to enjoy yourself for the rest of the season, keep your weather eye open, and follow my lead—that's all for the present."
— from Northern Lands; Or, Young America in Russia and Prussia by Oliver Optic

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