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| Even on Sunday, when it veiled its more florid charms and lay comparatively empty of passage, the street shone out in contrast to its dingy neighbourhood, like a fire in a forest; and with its freshly painted shutters, well-polished brasses, and general cleanliness and gaiety of note, instantly caught and pleased the eye of the passenger. The homely little house stood there, its panels and brasses shining in the firelight, as if magically created to receive them. The old fellow was polishing brasses, and as he came edging along until close to Clayton he said, in an undertone: |
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