lected seven balls of about four ounces each, which 
he kept gaily spinning in the air, and then hurling 
them with unerring accuracy at the exposed cab-
bage-patches 
of 
his 
numerous 
lady 
friends.  
“ Come ” he said, rising, with a sad sweet smile, “ to 
our reminiscences !  This is weary work.” 
 
 
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