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His monotonous music is, really, like the audio soundtrack to a k-hole.
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Of course, considerations of weight have to be taken into account, but the more mould round the roots the better.
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Before he could finish the sentence the Hole-keeper said snappishly, "Well, drop out again—quick!"
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Kind of a reception-room in there—guess I know a reception-room from a hole in the wall.
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There were at least a dozen ladies seated round the big table at the Parsonage.
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