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though shining out very brightly by fits and starts, seemed incapable of conveying any warmth, I took my
hat, which I was able to keep on my head not without considerable effort.
My flesh quivered with the bitter coldness of the air. My breath appeared steam. Qu-foo-o!
I gave an extra pull of my hat over my brows—a closer adjustment of my collar around my shoulders, and
way homeward, imbue my fancy with a kindred glee and joyousness!
fiercely, and rack my soul with great pain.
These elements are the influences of my nature on the one side, and those of my habits on the other.
My eyes answered, yes. So I learned language.
Only one of them came near to me, in my progress.
about my own age.
"You have worked hard to-day, my son." "I've been mowing."
So, curse me if you sha'n't have a suck at my expense."
"There, my lads," said he, turning to his companions, "There's a new recruit for you.
Besides, my mother has often prayed me not to drink , and I promised to obey her."
" My mother has often prayed me not to drink!