He then added a few general offers of service, but offered as if he would be glad if they were accepted; and when Guido knelt for his parting benediction, it was given with a warmth and sincerity not often used by the apathetic and haughty minister.

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'Catch the slut. You sha'n't budge—not a foot—hold her,' cried M. M. to the bailiff. 'Baugh!' was his answer.

[…] as the brightest day has its overcastings, so the best men in this life have their imperfections […]