To the homes of good men and greatW. H. Wise, 1916 |
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... never been sick a day , never lost a meal through disinclination to eat , never consulted a doctor , never used tobacco or intoxicants . My work has never been regulated by the eight - hour clause . Horses have been my only extravagance ...
... never been sick a day , never lost a meal through disinclination to eat , never consulted a doctor , never used tobacco or intoxicants . My work has never been regulated by the eight - hour clause . Horses have been my only extravagance ...
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... never admit visitors , even to the grounds ? " 66 så No , sir , never , God ' elp me ! and there's many an honest bob I could turn by ut , and no one ' urt . But I've lost my place twic't by ut . They took me back though . The Guv'ner ...
... never admit visitors , even to the grounds ? " 66 så No , sir , never , God ' elp me ! and there's many an honest bob I could turn by ut , and no one ' urt . But I've lost my place twic't by ut . They took me back though . The Guv'ner ...
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... never admit visitors , even to the grounds ? " K “ No , sir , never , God ' elp me ! and there's many an honest bob I could turn by ut , and no one ' urt . But I've lost my place twic't by ut . They took me back though . The Guv'ner ' ud ...
... never admit visitors , even to the grounds ? " K “ No , sir , never , God ' elp me ! and there's many an honest bob I could turn by ut , and no one ' urt . But I've lost my place twic't by ut . They took me back though . The Guv'ner ' ud ...
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