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'The pennie's the jewel that beautifies a'.'

'I can't think what's coming to these St. Launce's people at all at all.'

'With their "How-d'ye-do's," do you mean?'

'Ay, with their "How-d'ye-do's," and shaking of hands, asking me in, and tender inquiries for you, John.'

These words formed part of a conversation between John Smith and his w