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— Stephen Crane

I stood upon a high place,

And saw, below, many devils

Running, leaping,

And carousing in sin.

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AT SHAET - 431

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Paul Laurence Dunbar·1872–1906·modernist literature
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ffice here at the same wages you got in themine.” The foreman raised his hand in a gesture ofprotest. ‘No, no, Mr. Crofton. That wouldlook like I was profiting by the folly of the men.I can’t do it. I am not in their union, but Iwill take my chances as they take theirs.” “That ’s foolish, Andrews. You don’t knowhow long this thing may last.” “ Well, I’ve got a snug bit laid by, and ifthings don’t brighten in time, why, I’ll gosomewhere else.” “We'd be sorry to lose you, but I want youto do as you think best. This change maycause trouble, and if it does, we shall hope foryour aid.” “JT am with you as long as you are in theright.”
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