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feet under the ground ! It is even averred that 

 some withered kidney-beans, obtained from a bag 

 that was taken from the window-seat of one of 

 the houses dug out from the ruins of Hercu- 

 laneum, came up when planted, and blossomed ! 

 Sleep only though this be, it is, indeed, sleep 

 profound. 



