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Who told you that news ? An eye-witness told it me

180. I don't know wbat is the matter It is very likely the affair of yesterday

with me to day ; I am in bad that annoys you. humour.

181. It is a sacred duty for people to It is true, but many people fail to do

keep their word. so.

182. I like you to give me an account I don't (do not) mind it,for there will

of your expenses. be more satisfaction on both sides.

183. They hâve been threatening him I am afraid he will only see it when it

a long time, but he does not is too late.

mind it.

184. He is far from showingyou ail He forgets that for many years I acte d

the gratitude he owes you. as a father to him.

185. I want my pupils to observe the Tou are right, without order there

rules of the school. can be no progress made.

186. I hope the work will be done by Rely upon me, Sir, it shall be done.

Saturday.

187. I asked him to sell me his horse, I know he is pleased with it, «and

but he would not. would not get rid of it.

188. I was very near going to see If I had been in your place, I should

him. bave gone.

189. Do you think I am compelied to If he can prove that you promised, he

pay that sum? will be able to force you.

190. Hère, take this letter to the post. In a minute, I am going to fetch m y

hat.

191. I rapped in vain, no one came; I forgot to tell you, but he told me

they were ail out. yesterday that he intended going

into the country with ail his family.

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