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Literature and free, willing genius are not hemmed in by State or national linos.

From Remarks by Nye, Bill

"Little Saint Thomas," of the Rue du Bac, has 90,000 French linos, 1000 "Jacquettes gentleman," 500 Zouaves, and 1000 dozen cravats—all at extraordinary low prices.

From The Cockaynes in Paris Or 'Gone abroad' by Doré, Gustave