water-standard

Updated: January 10, 2026

Ere he had finished rinsing his mouth and bathing his feet at the public water-standard on the platform, the whistle of a distant train charmed his ears and he sat him down, delighted, to enjoy the sights and sounds, the stir and bustle, of its arrival and departure. Moussa Isa was convinced that he had gone mad and that his eyes and brain were playing him tricks. Mr.

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