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think
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It
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his
round
face. A few beads of sweat were collected along his upper lip and
his
eyes suddenly seemed very small.
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"No. I guess not."
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if
undecided
whether to continue. Then he dropped the books on the table with a
bang, turned quickly and left the room. The double doors continued
swinging long after he was gone.
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