gloom-casting

Updated: May 6, 2025

"We can easily ascertain to what point their baggage was checked," I remarked, again essaying to maintain a rôle of good cheer. But the pessimistic Ptolemy was right there with another of his gloom-casting retaliations. "They only took suit-cases and they always keep them in the car. Here's a check father said to give you to pay for our board. He said you could write in any amount you wanted to."

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