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 | | As, on the other hand, Jackanapes (who had a boy's full share of the little beast and the young monkey in his natural composition) was none the worse, at his tender years, for learning some maidenliness–so far as maidenliness means decency, pity, unselfishness, and pretty behaviour. |
 | | Jackanapes was not absolutely free from qualms, but having once mounted the Black Prince, he stuck to him as a horseman should. |
 | | Jackanapes spread his ten fingers on the arms of his chair, and shut his eyes that he might count the more conscientiously. |
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