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D., he would undoubtedly answer, "What 'ell?" and it must be acknowledged that this answer does credit to Chames's insight; but at the same time we feel sure that Chames would not be offended if he were informed that his favorite expression is not nearly such an appropriate definition of
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"The Lord gives good meat but the devil sends cooks," but Chames apparently lending a willing ear, we take his life in our hands, and firstly: --
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D. as it is of the play of Madame Sans Gêne, all rumors to the contrary notwithstanding And if Chames could be induced to give up for the while his everlasting search for a bull pup, we might proceed to inform him to the best of our ability what it really does mean.
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"If dem vas der Chames Poys 'horses vunct, dey vill back by deir owners go, don't it?"
Jack Wright and His Electric Stage; or, Leagued Against the James Boys
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Chames of Cochin China think that the gall of slain enemies, mixed with brandy, is an excellent means to produce war courage and skill. [
Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals William Graham Sumner 1875
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