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Page 246
... father went every night to Jink Lane and got drunk . George however , although he had taught his son nothing , was not without religion , and had notions of duty in respect of the Sabbath . Not even with the prize of whisky in view ...
... father went every night to Jink Lane and got drunk . George however , although he had taught his son nothing , was not without religion , and had notions of duty in respect of the Sabbath . Not even with the prize of whisky in view ...
Page 249
... father with satisfaction . " Gien ever I see ye pree ( taste ) the boatle , I'll warstle frae my grave an ' fleg ye oot o ' the sma ' wuts ye hae , my man . " " Here followed another gulp from the mug . The threat had conveyed nothing ...
... father with satisfaction . " Gien ever I see ye pree ( taste ) the boatle , I'll warstle frae my grave an ' fleg ye oot o ' the sma ' wuts ye hae , my man . " " Here followed another gulp from the mug . The threat had conveyed nothing ...
Page 664
... father . " I would lay severer commands upon you , were it not that I fear tempting you to disobey me , but I will have no vulgarity in the dining- room . " His words came out slowly , and sounded as if each was a bullet wrapped round ...
... father . " I would lay severer commands upon you , were it not that I fear tempting you to disobey me , but I will have no vulgarity in the dining- room . " His words came out slowly , and sounded as if each was a bullet wrapped round ...
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