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 And so the discourse went on without him.

Every body, said my mother, says you are in love, brother Toby—and we hope it is true.

I am as much in love, sister, I believe, replied my uncle Toby, as any man usually isHumph! said my fatherand when did you know it? quoth my mother

When the blister broke; replied my uncle Toby.

My uncle Toby's reply put my father into good temper—so he charged o'foot.