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Two hours beforehand, he has the prizes carried along the public roads, preceded by fifes and drums. From a beribboned pole, borne by a stalwart fellow in a red sash, dangle a plated goblet, a handkerchief of Lyons silk, a pair of candlesticks and some packets of cigars. Who would not enter the pleasure gardens, with such a bait? 'Br-r-r-rum! Br-r-r-rum! Br-r-r-rum! goes the procession.
My concentration redoubles, my mind is set upon seizing the radiant dawn of truth. Suddenly, in the distance, br-r-r-rum! Br-r-r-rum! Br-r-r-rum! The noise comes nearer, grows louder. Woe upon me! And plague take the Pagoda! Let me explain. To attract custom and push the sale of refreshments, the proprietor of the ball ends the Sunday hop with a tombola.
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