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Title: Jacob Faithful
Year: 1895 (1890s)
Authors: Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848
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Publisher: London, New York, Macmillan and co.
Contributing Library: University of California Libraries
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chieved,put her hand upon his shoulder, and asked him to let her tastethe grog again. I also, to make him feel more at ease, helpedmyself to a glass. Tom did the same, and old Tom, withmore regard to the feelings of the Domine than in his ownbluntness of character I would have given him credit for, saidin a quiet tone, The old gentleman is afraid of grog, becausehe seed me take a drop too much, but thats no reason whygrog arnt a good thing, and wholesome, in moderation. Aglass or two is very well, and better still when sweetened bythe lips of a pretty girl; and even if the Domine does not likeit, hes too much of a gentleman not to give up his dislikes toplease a lady. Mores the merit; for if he did like it, itwould be no sacrifice, thats sartain. Dont you think so, myold boozer ? continued he, addressing Stapleton, who smokedin silence. Human natur, replied Stapleton, taking the pipe out ofhis mouth, and spitting under the table. Very true, master; and so heres to your health, Mr. 222
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IVith her sweetest smile, she handed him the tu77ibler.Copyright 1895 by Macmillan &• Co. JACOB FAITHFUL Domine, and may you never want a pretty girl to talk to, or aglass of grog to drink her health with. Oh, but the Domine dont care about pretty girls, father,replied Tom ; hes too learned and clever ; he thinks aboutnothing but the moon, and Latin, and Greek, and philosophy,and all that. Who can say whats under the skin, Tom ? theres noknowing what is, and what isnt—Sails shoe for that. Never heard of Sails shoe, father ; thats new to me. Didnt I ever tell you that, Tom ? Well, then, you shallhave it now—that is, if all the company be agreeable. Oh yes, cried Mary ; pray tell us. Would you like to hear it, sir ? I never heard of Sail Sue in my life, and would fain hearher history, replied the Domine ; proceed, friend Dux. Well, then, you must know when I was aboard of theTerp-sy-chore^ there was a foretopman, of the name of BillHarness, a good sort of chap enough, but rath

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