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  • We worked at our ordinary jobs by day, and then, tin after midnight, there was Willy at my ankle, there was Willy at my elbow, there was Willy exploring up the incredible slope of my back toward the snowy-talcumed crest.

    The Machineries of Joy Bradbury, Ray, 1920- 1949

  • He is gorgeously caparisoned with clean linen, talcumed, exuding Jockey Club, prepared for surgical and psychic shock, his legs drilled hollow to admit of precious fluids, his pockets bulging with kronen.

    Europe After 8:15 George Jean Nathan 1920

  • At this moment Mr. Melcher, freshly perfumed and talcumed, entered the room.

    The Auction Block Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913

  • Alfarez was dressed immaculately, this time in civilian's white linen, his ferocious little mustachios carefully pointed, his cheeks freshly shaven and talcumed, his slender feet encased in white canvas shoes.

    The Ne'er-Do-Well Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913

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