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The Second String

Language: en

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 Excerpt: ...night, having prevailed upon Phil to let him have a bottle of liquor, some of which he shared with one or two of the crew, who were as lively as himself. A hand at cards being suggested, Phil joined in \"just to keep order,\" he said, and added, \"but I do not think it fair to win your money under such circumstances.\" \"You are welcome to all you can get out of me,\" said Jacob,…