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kept well abreast Tor nea.rlj f half the distance, and then 

 one began to forge ahead. He steadily increased his lead 

 till within a few feet of us, when he turned his head, :\ml 

 seeing that his competitor was considerably in the rear. 

 Lie slackened his pace, and jogging up to the doctor, re- 

 ceived his iv ward in tigs and caresses. — Ex. 



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