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The sources , then , of laughter and tears come very close together . At the difference between things as they are and as they ought to be we laugh , or we weep ; it would depend , it seems , on the point of view , or the temperament .
The sources , then , of laughter and tears come very close together . At the difference between things as they are and as they ought to be we laugh , or we weep ; it would depend , it seems , on the point of view , or the temperament .
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In such a case the number of lesser lights may well be limited to two or three . The placing of the guest of honor on the program is a matter of importance . Logically he would be expected to come last , as the crowning feature .
In such a case the number of lesser lights may well be limited to two or three . The placing of the guest of honor on the program is a matter of importance . Logically he would be expected to come last , as the crowning feature .
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But suppose you come late on the program ! Suppose the other speakers have not heeded Bacon ? What are you going to do about it ? Here is a story that James Bryce tells of the most successful after - dinner speech he remembers to have ...
But suppose you come late on the program ! Suppose the other speakers have not heeded Bacon ? What are you going to do about it ? Here is a story that James Bryce tells of the most successful after - dinner speech he remembers to have ...
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“ Yes , " ejaculated the native , “ and about the time this monkey brigade is beginning to work smoothly , a lot of you fool northerners will come tearing down here and set ' em free . ” ABSENT - MINDEDNESS SHE -— “ I consider ...
“ Yes , " ejaculated the native , “ and about the time this monkey brigade is beginning to work smoothly , a lot of you fool northerners will come tearing down here and set ' em free . ” ABSENT - MINDEDNESS SHE -— “ I consider ...
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After the play he asked them to come and see him behind the scenes . They sat together for a while in solemn silence , and then the manımy resolutely nudged her husband . The old man gathered himself together with an effort , and said ...
After the play he asked them to come and see him behind the scenes . They sat together for a while in solemn silence , and then the manımy resolutely nudged her husband . The old man gathered himself together with an effort , and said ...
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