sarkastick

Updated: August 27, 2026

I am a popular man," says he. "And if I can help the nation, I will be glad to do it; and if the nation can help me, I am willin'. The change from Jonesville to Washington will be agreeable and relaxin', and I lay out to try it." Says I, in sarkastick tones, "It is a pity you hain't got your free pass to go on: you remember that incident, don't you, Josiah Allen?" "What of it?" he snapped out.

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