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A man describes his birth and upbringing through the adventures of his family.

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put on his Montero -cap, and went as fast as his lame knee would let him. My uncle Toby returned into the parlour, and sat himself down again upon the sofa.

⸺⁠You shall lay your finger upon the place⁠—said my uncle Toby .⁠⸺⁠I will not touch it, however, quoth Mrs. Wadman to herself.

This requires a second translation:⁠—it shows what little knowledge is got by mere words⁠—we must go up to the first springs.

Now in order to clear up the mist which hangs upon these three pages, I must endeavour to be as clear as possible myself.

Rub your hands thrice across your foreheads⁠—blow your noses⁠—cleanse your emunctories⁠—sneeze, my good people!⁠⸺⁠God bless you⁠⸺⁠

Now give me all the help you can.

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