compassioning

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Thus saying, in order to obtain a more distinct view of my subject, I applied my thumb and forefinger to its nose, and causing it to assume a sitting position upon the ground, held it thus, at the length of my arm, while I continued my soliloquy. "Entitled," I repeated, "to no earthly commiseration. Who indeed would think of compassioning a shadow?

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