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The best of friends must part

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  1. No matter how much friends care for each other, they cannot be together always.


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"The best of friends must part," said Mr. Hobbs.

From Little Lord Fauntleroy by Burnett, Frances Hodgson

"The best of friends must part, as the hook said to the eye!" sang out Tom, merrily.

From The Rover Boys in New York Or, Saving their father's honor by Stratemeyer, Edward

The best of friends must part," said Dick; "and I would willingly order another whiff of punch, but I think we have all had enough to satisfy us, as you milling coves have it, Zory!

From Rookwood by Ainsworth, William Harrison

"The best of friends must part," said he lightly.

From The Return of the Prodigal by Sinclair, May

"The best of friends must part," Ricardo pronounced slowly.

From Victory An Island Tale by Conrad, Joseph

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