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&quot; But, Patrick,&quot; I replied, &quot; this cream must be 

 churned at once.&quot; This conclusion was not any de 

 duction of science, although it was announced in an 

 authoritative tone, intended to impress Patrick with 

 my vast experience and thorough knowledge of the 

 subject. To state how I arrived at my opinion, it is 

 sufficient to say that my nose assured me of it. The 

 weather was warm, and the dairy was merely a closet 

 in the cellar, springs and brooks not being numerous 

 in my territory. 



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