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rusty, refractory nut, in a cramped posi- 

 tion, where the tongs continually slipped 

 off, would swear; but I never heard one of 

 them swear, or exhibit the least impatience 

 at such a vexation, working by the hour. 

 Nothing can move a man who is paid by the 

 hour. How sweet the flight of time seems 

 to his calm mind ! 



