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... Titmarsh's Life 9. Brings back Sam , his Wife , Aunt , and Diamond , to London 10. Of Sam's Private Affairs , and of the Firm of Brough and Hoff . ˇ ˇ 301 307 ˇ 319 CHAP . 11. In which it appears that a Man xvi CONTENTS.
... Titmarsh's Life 9. Brings back Sam , his Wife , Aunt , and Diamond , to London 10. Of Sam's Private Affairs , and of the Firm of Brough and Hoff . ˇ ˇ 301 307 ˇ 319 CHAP . 11. In which it appears that a Man xvi CONTENTS.
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... Brough , of the house of Brough and Hoff , Crutched Friars , Turkey Merchants . It was a new house , but did a tremendous business in the fig and sponge way , and more in the Zante currant line than any other firm in the City . Brough ...
... Brough , of the house of Brough and Hoff , Crutched Friars , Turkey Merchants . It was a new house , but did a tremendous business in the fig and sponge way , and more in the Zante currant line than any other firm in the City . Brough ...
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... Brough for a matter of thirty thousand pounds , and a very good bargain too . I was told in the strictest confidence that the house one year with another divided a good seven thousand pounds ; of which Brough had half , Hoff two ...
... Brough for a matter of thirty thousand pounds , and a very good bargain too . I was told in the strictest confidence that the house one year with another divided a good seven thousand pounds ; of which Brough had half , Hoff two ...
Page 254
... Brough burst into tears ; and we who didn't know what was coming , looked at each other as pale as parsnips ; all except Swinney , who was twelfth clerk , and made believe to whistle . When Mr. B. had wiped his eyes and re- covered ...
... Brough burst into tears ; and we who didn't know what was coming , looked at each other as pale as parsnips ; all except Swinney , who was twelfth clerk , and made believe to whistle . When Mr. B. had wiped his eyes and re- covered ...
Page 255
... though , Mr. B .; that cock won't fight ! ' ' They shall be paid to your father , sir . ' ' My father be hanged ! I'll tell you what , Brough , I'm of age ; and if you don't pay me my salary , I'll. AND THE GREAT HOGGARTY DIAMOND 255.
... though , Mr. B .; that cock won't fight ! ' ' They shall be paid to your father , sir . ' ' My father be hanged ! I'll tell you what , Brough , I'm of age ; and if you don't pay me my salary , I'll. AND THE GREAT HOGGARTY DIAMOND 255.
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