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ABUSES OF THE PRESS.
“The printing-press is a great steam-engine,” said
Mrs. Partington; “but I don't believe Dr. Franklin
ever invented it to commit outrages on a poor female
woman like me. It makes me say everything, Mrs.
Sled; and some of the things I know must have been
said when I was out, for I can't remember 'em;” and she
dropped three stitches in her excitement. “They ought
to think,” continued she, “that them who makes sport
of the aged don't never live to grow up.”
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MOUSE HUNTING.
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