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PREFACE

that without it the shadow I may have cast mightn't bear comparison even with that of limping Don Quixote assisted through his castle-gate and showing but thankless bruises for laurels—might in fact resign itself rather to recalling Moses Primrose welcomed home from the Fair.

HENRY JAMES.

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