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Silence in the saloon
The foreigner was momentarily thoughtful as he stood, gathering his thoughts, while slowly sipping his beer. More than half of the night’s gathering had stood from their tables, gathering in a half circle around the bar, also quiet and pensive, as they noiselessly observed the traveler. The priest had already installed himself on…
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Of the smiles and of the laughter
Of the affairs of men I’ve seen more than my share: I have seen them laugh with cinnamon faces or skins so fair that you can see through them I have heard them shout and cry in unpronounceable languages, over such matters that I found even more difficult to understand …