h a flourish.

    tern old gentleman. the Cavalier of Spades—

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    s he Cavalier?

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    I turned t. the Six of Spades.

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    t last. Great hink.

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    t card, after t, in t followed.

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    t mind if you bruise it. Id rate one!

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    Stand still, or I s be able to dress you at all.—ts better. Now, which gown will you have?

    the grey?

    too soft on ts say, the blue . . .

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    Your dress is rat it? I t to c.

    I said, C? this is all I have.

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