The Gilded Age


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Why, taking property is stealing."  
Property! Now what a way to talk that is: What do you suppose that  
trunk is worth?"  
"Is it in good repair?"  
"Perfect. Hair rubbed off a little, but the main structure is perfectly  
sound."  
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Does it leak anywhere?"  
"Leak? Do you want to carry water in it? What do you mean by does it  
leak?"  
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Why--a--do the clothes fall out of it when it is--when it is  
stationary?"  
"Confound it, Washington, you are trying to make fun of me. I don't know  
what has got into you to-day; you act mighty curious. What is the matter  
with you?"  
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Well, I'll tell you, old friend. I am almost happy. I am, indeed.  
It wasn't Clay's telegram that hurried me up so and got me ready to start  
with you. It was a letter from Louise."  
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