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Chapter 8
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—Washe?MrDedalussaid,returningwithfetchedpipe.IwaswithhimthismorningatpoorlittlePaddyDignam’s...
—Ay,theLordhavemercyonhim.
—Bythebyethere’satuningforkinthereonthe...
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—Thewifehasafinevoice.Orhad.What?Lidwellasked.
—O,thatmustbethetuner,LydiasaidtoSimonlionelfirstIsaw,forgotitwhenhewashere.
BlindhewasshetoldGeorgeLidwellsecondIsaw.Andplayedsoexquisitely,treattohear.Exquisitecontrast:bronzelid,minagold.
—Shout!BenDollardshouted,pouring.