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24 suffered, while his indignation was as much roused against the dishonest Willie Scrymgeour. Well. Mr. Merrilees,' said he, ' you have been soberer last night than I thought you were; and as for that worthless grave digger, he has had these keys too long already; but he has now seen the last of them' The elder was as good as his word the sexton was dismissed, and his place filled by a more trust-worthy individual, while the dozen of strong ale' was drauk wih much glee.

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