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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 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 William Harrison Ainsworth

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

From Victory An Island Tale by Joseph Conrad

"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 Edward Stratemeyer

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

From The Return of the Prodigal by May Sinclair

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

From Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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