“O, pa!” he cried. “Don’t beat me, pa! And I’ll⁠ ⁠… I’ll say a Hail Mary for you.⁠ ⁠… I’ll say a Hail Mary for you, pa, if you don’t beat me.⁠ ⁠… I’ll say a Hail Mary .⁠ ⁠…”

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