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The aqueduct, for the continuance of which this superb work was raised, conveyed a stream of sweet water from the fountain of Eure, near the city of Uzes, and extended near six leagues in length. In approaching Nismes, you see the ruins of a Roman tower, built on the summit of a hill, which over-looks the city.
Here it is certain, that the utility or importance of itself causes no real passion, but is only requisite to support the imagination; and the same person, who over-looks a ten times greater profit in any other subject, is pleased to bring home half a dozen woodcocks or plovers, after having employed several hours in hunting after them.
The millionaire gave him the shrewdest of over-looks, ending with a deep-rumbling laugh. "Kent, you are the queerest lot I have ever discovered, and that is saying a good bit. Why, in the name of all the proprieties, should I object?" "Your right is unchallenged," Kent admitted. "Is it? Better ask Miss Brentwood about that. She might say it isn't." "I don't understand," said Kent, dry-tongued.
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