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 closer to me, Push closer, my lovers, and take the best I possess, Yield closer and closer, and give me the best you
 * possess.

This is unfinished business with me — How is it with
 * you?

I was chilled with the cold types, cylinder, wet paper
 * between us.

Male and Female! I pass so poorly with paper and types, I must pass
 * with the contact of bodies and souls.

American masses! I do not thank you for liking me as I am, and liking
 * the touch of me — I know that it is good for you
 * to do so.

Workmen and Workwomen! Were all educations, practical and ornamental, well
 * displayed out of me, what would it amount to?

Were I as the head teacher, charitable proprietor,
 * wise statesman, what would it amount to?

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