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... Sitting back in his armchair , Agin heard us out politely , nodded , and laughed . ' I was expecting you , ' he said , ' but to be honest , not quite so soon . I knew all about it . I can't say I was carried away by your manoeuvre ; it ...
... Sitting back in his armchair , Agin heard us out politely , nodded , and laughed . ' I was expecting you , ' he said , ' but to be honest , not quite so soon . I knew all about it . I can't say I was carried away by your manoeuvre ; it ...
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... sitting on a bench in the yard , smoking , gazing at the stars and softly singing a Ukrainian song which had nothing to do with the sea : Unharness the horses , lads , And lay you down to rest . He sang , smoked and enjoyed himself ...
... sitting on a bench in the yard , smoking , gazing at the stars and softly singing a Ukrainian song which had nothing to do with the sea : Unharness the horses , lads , And lay you down to rest . He sang , smoked and enjoyed himself ...
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... sitting , eyes closed and hands pressed to the floor , counting the upward and downward swings of the ship . At moments they seemed less sharp and I hastily lit a cigarette . But the illusory lull was brief , and again my heart lurched ...
... sitting , eyes closed and hands pressed to the floor , counting the upward and downward swings of the ship . At moments they seemed less sharp and I hastily lit a cigarette . But the illusory lull was brief , and again my heart lurched ...
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