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Swiveller was already established in the seat beside him, he had no means of doing so, otherwise than by a forcible ejectment, and therefore, drove briskly off — so briskly indeed, as to cut short the leave – taking between Mr Chuckster and his Grand Master, and to occasion the former gentleman some inconvenience from having his corns squeezed by the impatient pony.
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Swiveller exceedingly; therefore, by way of propitiation, he expressed his hope that the gentleman was going to get up, and further that he would never do so any more.
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Swiveller, taking his leave of the ceiling with a significant nod,
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Swiveller was a mere tool in his hands and knew no more of his designs than he thought proper to communicate, saw that the dwarf perfectly understood their relative position, and fully entered into the character of his friend.
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Swiveller would have observed if he had been present,
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Swiveller followed slowly behind, entering a new protest on every stair against the house of Mr Sampson Brass being thus taken by storm.
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To be the friend of Swiveller you must reject all circumstantial evidence, all reason, observation, and experience, and repose a blind belief in the bookcase.
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Swiveller to pledge him in various toasts derisive of Cheggs, and eulogistic of the happiness of single men.
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Swiveller had another, which promised to be equally enduring, and to lighten his position considerably.
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Swiveller being indeed fatigued, fell into a slumber, and waking in about half an hour, inquired what time it was.
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