South Hatch 



unimpeachable. The stories I have told have 

 been applauded by connoisseurs for their extra- 

 ordinary veracity, if not for their subtle humour. 

 I take off my hat with thankfulness, having 

 removed the perspiration from my brow, at the 

 end of my intellectual labours ; and if I am 

 induced to revel in this sort of conflict again, I 

 shall dash into it head first as usual. It is 

 almost as inspiriting as the riding of a winner 

 at a nice price. 



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