The Wreck of the South Pole and Other Strange Tales — page 195: what you’re looking at

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188 That Deceptive Telegram. too much to be able to read straight. Take my advice and don’t go to any more of them.” Mr. Brown was mystified, and Mrs. Brown never troubles him with jealousy since. She does not care to watch him any more, and he has never learned who sent him that deceptive telegram. Eomichooks. co