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wonders and thoughts and the free air of heaven. He knew
his
debt–
and I can see nothing but honor in it-for the presence and continua–
tion of life.
We can keep death too near us by secret care. It inhibits the
bite, it poisons the mouthful, closes the digestion and sends us to an
early grave.
I make way now for my colleague.
