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CANES AND WALKING STICKS : the people, but hesitated). "They wouldn't have been of any use in any case. I have money to buy what is necessary." "We'll see to that later on . . . Ah!" he exclaimed, pointing to Pavel who was at that moment coming in together canes and walking sticks Nejdanov and the luggage from The cart, "I can recommend you my best friend here. You may rely on him absolutely, as you would on me. Have you told Tatiana about the samovar?" he added in an undertone. "It will soon be ready," Pavel replied; "and cream and everything." "Tatiana is Pavel's wife and just as reliable as he is," Solomin continued. "Until you get used to things, my dear canes and walking sticks she will look after you." Mariana flung her cloak on to a couch covered with leather, which
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