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Page 149
In winter the Gentiles cover themselves in layers of sheepskins , but the Jews shiver in the same threadbare garments which they wear all the year round , putting one long , rusty garment on top of another until they can carry no more .
In winter the Gentiles cover themselves in layers of sheepskins , but the Jews shiver in the same threadbare garments which they wear all the year round , putting one long , rusty garment on top of another until they can carry no more .
Page 164
Shwe Hla soon learned to carry it , and to rise from his knees cleverly , with a smooth motion that should not discompose the royal rider . His mother ( no doubt ) gave him useful hints ; life and work in Mandalay had revived her ...
Shwe Hla soon learned to carry it , and to rise from his knees cleverly , with a smooth motion that should not discompose the royal rider . His mother ( no doubt ) gave him useful hints ; life and work in Mandalay had revived her ...
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Old heads to make plans and young shoulders to carry them out - that is what the Chief said with his grave smile and twinkling blue eyes . This is what had happened . I will be as little technical as I can and avoid the professional ...
Old heads to make plans and young shoulders to carry them out - that is what the Chief said with his grave smile and twinkling blue eyes . This is what had happened . I will be as little technical as I can and avoid the professional ...
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